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Two men charged in connection to a major drug bust north of Biggar - where an RCMP officer was shot - made their first court appearances today.

Some health services will start to return to normal as the Saskatchewan Health Authority enter Phase I of its resumption plan. Livingstone said May 19 they are a long way away from returning to normal operations.

Daily COVID-19 update from province

RM OF MOOSE RANGE — The cause of a structure fire north west of Carrot River is believed to be a cooking accident. “The homeowner was at home, they were making dinner, fries.

NIPAWIN — There is no rule book when it comes to dealing with COVID-19 but the Town of Nipawin is making their own rules to address issues that will not go away after the pandemic subsides.

Saskatoon police pull woman from river At approximately 12:40 p.m., May 19, Saskatoon Police were notified of a woman in distress on the University Bridge. As officers were responding, the woman was observed entering into the water from the bridge.

As of May 19, Saskatchewan has seven new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 599 All of the new cases are in the Far North (four cases in Beauval and three in La Loche). Of the 599 reported cases, 123 are considered active.

Effective May 20, the Saskatchewan government is lifting the supply limits on prescription drugs that were introduced to guard against drug shortages.

Leave young wild animals alone

Three men charged in connection to the 2019 murder of Ryan Gatzke made their first court appearances in North Battleford Provincial Court May 19.