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NIPAWIN — While some Nipawin businesses are facing challenges from a decrease in customers, others are facing challenges from an increase.

HUMBOLDT — While comic fans won’t be able to gather at the Summer Sizzler, they can take in an online question and answer session with seven creators.

RCMP officers in Saskatchewan continue to handle calls related to COVID-19.

Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre announced Friday morning the province’s new inactive well program, which will access $400 million over two years.

Water Security Agency is issuing a high streamflow advisory for all reaches of the North Saskatchewan River within the province.

As of May 22, Saskatchewan has five new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 627. Four of the new cases are in the Far North and one is in the South. Of the 627 reported cases, 99 are considered active.

Conservative MPs host online conference with bipartisan group of prominent Hong Kong democracy activists

Saskatchewan courts are easing some restrictions on access starting June 1 that have been in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. In late March the courts reduced services.

MELFORT — A 45-year-old Melfort man has been charged after Melfort Combined Traffic Services pursued a speeding vehicle that refused to pull over. Police said they attempted to stop the vehicle on May 20 at 8:30 p.m.

EAST CENTRAL — After a vote, 85 per cent of teachers voted to accept a new four-year agreement with the province. The agreement includes a two per cent salary increase in years two, three and four. It will be effective from Sept. 1, 2019 to Aug.