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Says many are now ‘political prisoners’

As of May 10, Saskatchewan has 11 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 564. Nine of the new cases are in the Far North (three in the La Loche area) and two are in the North.

Due to COVID-19 and the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s advisory, the planning committee for the Come Together NBCHS reunion has made the decision to reschedule the event to July 30 – 31, 2021 in North Battleford..

Hong Kong International Airport has announced that it is testing a new 'full-body disinfection booth' that involves a temperature check and a 40-second disinfection procedure.

Submitted VE Day 75 recognizes 75 years since the formal acceptance by the allied nations, of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender of its armed forces. German military leaders signed the surrender documents in Europe at 3 p.m.

As of May 9, Saskatchewan has nine new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 553. Five of the cases are in the Far North, three are in the North and one is in the Central region.

A cannabinoid drug that was first developed by a group of Dalhousie University researchers in Halifax to treat inflammation may be a new contender in the fight against COVID-19.

The COVID-19 crisis has exposed a digital divide across Canada that has been almost invisible to many not looking for it, says an advocate for internet access.

As the province continues with its efforts to move past the pandemic, Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre has called on the federal government for further, substantial help for Saskatchewan’s oil and gas sector.

CARROT RIVER — Ila Boehm has been elected as mayor of Carrot River. In a byelection held May 8, Boehm received 65 votes, while Brock Irvine received 45. The byelection, made necessary when former mayor Bob Gagné resigned Nov.