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Accused triple murderer Nathaniel Carrier had another scheduled court appearance in Prince Albert Provincial Court May 8.

In an update on the cluster of COVID-19 cases in linked to Lloydminster Hospital, the Sask​atchewan Health Authority says the current guidelines​​​ at Lloydminster Hospital will remain in place until otherwise notified.

SGI is resuming road testing for drivers working in healthcare and agriculture by using a modified procedure that involves dash cameras and trailing vehicles.

A court case against a Blaine Lake woman scheduled to appear in court May 7 was adjourned due to COVID-19. All court appearances set for that day in Blaine Lake Circuit Court were set aside.

The outbreak at Prince Albert’s Albert Victoria Hospital has been declared over by the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The outbreak was declared after a single patient tested positive for COVID-19 on April 29.

The cooler weather and rain helped volunteer firefighters douse grass fires set at several locations on Sweetgrass First Nation. There were six separate fires set Thursday night, according to S/Sgt. Jason Teniuk of the Battlefords RCMP.

Friday, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the Saskatchewan Small Business Emergency Payment (SSBEP) program will be extended to the month of May for businesses that are required to remain closed or substantially curtail operations after May 19

A Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation man charged with weapons and drug offences, as well as violating a public health order during the COVID-19 pandemic remains in custody.

As of May 8, Saskatchewan has 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 544. Twelve of the new cases are in the Far North, all in the La Loche area, while the remaining one is in the North region.

RCMP in Old Crow, Yukon, have added an extra service during the COVID-19 pandemic — grocery delivery for community elders and those required to self-isolate.