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This advisory has been updated to add some additional direction on self-monitoring and self-isolation: An individual at the Beauval General Store has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) on April 28, 2020 after developing symptoms.

On April 28, members of the Unity and Wilkie RCMP detachments executed a search warrant at a property located in Wilkie. Stolen property was recovered from the residence.

Business impacts surveyed by Stats Can and Canadian Chamber on COVID-19 impact

HUMBOLDT — Having gotten the go-ahead to reopen to the public by the province’s reopening plan, the Humboldt Golf Club is preparing for the new season. Phase I of the plan allows golf courses to resume operations on May 15 with some restrictions.

There’s more demand for hand sanitizer than ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to stop germs from spreading.

The Saskatchewan Games Council, the City of Lloydminster, and the Lloydminster 2020 Host Society have jointly announced the postponement of the 2020 Saskatchewan Summer Games until July 2021 due to health and safety concerns, stemming from COVID-19.

The Saskatchewan government announced its plan to reopen the province on Thursday. After the news broke, the mood in northern Saskatchewan was one of relief; the pandemic, it seemed, was drawing to a close.

An update to the Saskatchewan Health Authority modelling and healthcare system readiness plan shows a large decrease in projected COVID-19 cases and deaths in the province.

EAST CENTRAL — Things have been a little different for staff at local greenhouses this year but things will slowly return to normal as the Saskatchewan growing season starts.

KINISTIN SAULTEAUX NATION — After a case of COVID-19 was diagnosed at James Smith First Nation, Kinistin Saulteaux Nation Chief Greg Scott and the rest of the band council decided to lockdown their community. The lockdown came into effect on April 5.