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If all goes to plan, Phase III of the Reopen Saskatchewan plan will start June 8. “I want to emphasize that June 8 is a target date. We hope to begin Phase III on June 8 but that can change,” said Scott Moe, Saskatchewan's premier.

Work is underway on the next phase of the plan to re-open the provincial economy. The target date to begin Phase 3 of Re-Open Saskatchewan is June 8, 2020. Phase 2 of the plan began this week.

As of May 21, 2020, Saskatchewan has two new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 622. The two new cases are in the Far North. Of the 622 reported cases, 106 are considered active.

An Onion Lake Cree Nation man charged with shooting his neighbour was released from jail. Christopher Cook, 26, appeared in Lloydminster Provincial Court for a show cause hearing May 14 and was granted bail.

RM OF TORCH RIVER — Due to some rain, the growth of the English fire in the Fort à la Corne Provincial Forest has slowed. As of 11 a.m. on May 21, the fire is estimated to be 41,900 hectares, compared to 40,000 hectares the day before.

NIPAWIN — Nipawin is at its lowest point of debt in the last 10 years, according to a report presented to that town’s council Barry Elliott, Nipawin’s administrator, brought the report to council’s attention during the May 11 council meeting.

TISDALE—The Tisdale RCMP is asking for public assistance to identify a man connected to a local theft which occurred in December. The theft occurred at a business on 93rd Avenue in Tisdale, on December 29.

Support is coming from the Battlefords and District Community Foundation for local charities responding to the challenges of COVID-19.

Boys & Girls Clubs of The Battlefords held their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, done virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “2019 was a year of significant growth for Boys & Girls Clubs of The Battlefords.

EAST CENTRAL — The provincial New Democrats have selected a candidate for Kelvington-Wadena. Linda Patenaude was acclaimed at a virtual nominating convention May 20.