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Saskatchewan cattle producers will have some additional supports as they go to market in the fall thanks to the provincial government and the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association.

As of May 23, Saskatchewan has three new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 630. Two of the new cases are in Saskatoon and one is in the Far North. Of the 630 reported cases, 88 are considered active.

A Prince Albert man facing numerous weapons and drug trafficking charges is still trying to get out on bail and remains in custody. Kevin Ackegan, 40, had another show cause hearing on May 20 in Prince Albert Provincial Court.

Two men arrested by the Saskatchewan RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime unit made more court appearances in Regina and Saskatoon.

Two of the community groups on the receiving end of Cameco’s $1-million COVID-19 relief fund for northern Saskatchewan couldn’t be happier.

Recovering Snowbird Richard MacDougall rolled out through the doors of Royal Inland Hospital Thursday evening.

By Cathy Ellis, Athabasca Advocate BANFF – The alpha male of the Bow Valley wolf pack was run over and killed on the Trans-Canada Highway near the Banff townsite this week.

A trial for a northern Saskatchewan man charged with second-degree murder was delayed due to COVID-19. Thomas Johnny Bernard Ross, 31, of Sandy Bay, had an appearance in Pelican Narrows Circuit Court May 20 to speak to his matter.

NIPAWIN — The Water Security Agency is warning of high stream flows in the North Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Rivers.

With the Chinese economy now reopened – in some places almost fully – for more than a month, western companies are noticing changes in consumer behaviour that may apply to markets like Western Canada.