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Olivia (Biya) Eyahpaise has attended powwows since learning to walk, and planned the same for her newborn daughter until the events were cancelled this year.

As the province and country continue their rebound efforts in the fight against COVID-19, Premier Scott Moe said the federal government’s oil and gas relief programs “missed the mark” in terms of helping the sector recover.

HUMBOLDT — For the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce, 2019 was about building connections with businesses, expanding its events and getting closer to a breakeven position financially.

The fire ban in place for the City of North Battleford since April 22 has been lifted. Environmental conditions have improved to a level that allows burning to take place.

EAST CENTRAL — Class will not look the same when students return in September as it did in March – that is, if they return to a physical classroom.

Here is a summary of highlights from the daily news conference involving Premier Scott Moe and provincial chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab.

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt is withdrawing from a regional alliance of towns, villages and rural municipalities. Effective Jan. 1, 2021, the city will no longer be a member of the Mid-Sask Municipal Alliance.

NIPAWIN — David Balding, a firefighter from B.C. with 35 years of experience, has been hired to be Nipawin’s new fire chief. Balding started as a volunteer firefighter in Malahat, B.C., located on Vancouver Island, in 1985.

The City of North Battleford is seeking the ability to impose clean-up costs associated with policing on properties so that could be added to the property tax roll in case of default of payment.

As of May 28, 2020, there are two new cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 639. One new case is in the North region and one is in the Saskatoon region. Of the 639 reported cases, 61 are considered active.