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On May 21, the COVID-19 security CheckStop to the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation received information that a known bootlegger was expected to be transporting alcohol into the community.

Two Saskatchewan residents from the Far North region who tested positive for COVID-19 have died: one is an individual in their 80s and the other is an individual in their 60s. This brings the total number of deaths in the province to 10.

EAST CENTRAL — Striking refinery workers are demonstrating in Stenen, Pontrilas, Porcupine Plain, Meacham and Southey to get their message out to rural populations. “It’s about getting our message out there, and that we’re still locked out.

Fort Battleford National Historic Site has announced it will re-open with limited visitor access and basic services beginning June 1.

Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk was in the House of Commons this week to speak out against a notion to suspend regular sittings until the fall.

A 22-year-old North Battleford man charged in connection to the murder of Ryan Gatzke, 27, was scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court May 26. Isaac Melko’s appearance was adjourned until next month.

NIPAWIN — To meet expectations of a survey done for the residents of the Coventry Crescent subdivision, the subdivision is being rezoned into light- and moderate-density residential lots Jeff Hrynkiw, Nipawin’s development officer, said a survey was

A 19-year-old man charged with second-degree murder, sexual assault and aggravated assault was released from custody on bail. Nathan Waditaka was released with conditions after a judicial hearing in Prince Albert Court of Queen’s Bench May 26.

HUMBOLDT — The City of Humboldt is looking forward to new infrastructure funding thanks to a recent government announcement.

Forecasts are predicting a harsher than average fire season for Saskatchewan this year, as the province begins to reopen amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.