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There are two new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan to report on June 11, 2020, bringing the provincial total to 660. One new case is in the Saskatoon region and one in the Far North region.

Seeding is virtually complete in most areas of the province, with 98 per cent of the crop now planted.

STAR CITY — Two places of worship were broken into in Star City. Items in the buildings were taken. Melfort RCMP said the crimes took place between June 6 and 9.

With many northern rural municipalities bordering on northern forests, many reeves and councillors cannot help but think about what this year’s forest fire season will bring.

The Village of Gray, Saskatchewan will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, Community Category, now planned for August 15, 2020, in Battleford, Saskatchewan.

North Battleford residents are being reminded to be careful where they are parking their cars, because the city is resuming issuing parking tickets in some areas.

MELFORT — The Canada Day Melfort committee is adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic with a fireworks display that the region can enjoy together.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic killing oil prices and grinding most of Saskatchewan’s economy to a halt through March and April, its impact on the agriculture sector is more of an economic blip, showing a “mixed bag” of price gains and losses, accordi

The COVID-19 pandemic is marking an unfamiliar milestone for auctioneer Blair Stenberg — the first time in three decades he’s been at home, missing the spring auction circuit. “I really miss the road and the travel and the people and everything.

LANIGAN — A Town of Lanigan booth located at the sports ground was broken into, resulting in $700 worth of damages. Humboldt-Lanigan RCMP said the crime took place between June 4 and June 8.