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TISDALE — Tisdale Middle & Secondary School (TMSS) is receiving renovations for a three decade old section of the roof.

A bail hearing for a man charged with drug trafficking and weapons-related offences was adjourned. Kevin Ackegan, 40, appeared in Prince Albert Provincial Court again on April 21. He has been in custody since his arrest Feb.

EAST CENTRAL — Data collected from the North East School Division (NESD) found three per cent of students in the region have no internet access, and seven per cent only have access through a data plan.

A Meadow Lake man has pleaded not guilty to 13 firearms-related charges and a trial is set. Lennex Merasty-Morin, 31, appeared in Meadow Lake Provincial Court April 20 and April 21 for a show cause hearing. He was granted bail and released April 21.

In light of the COVID-19 emergency and physical distancing requirements, the Saskatchewan government has enacted regulations allowing the remote witnessing of wills.

Local businesses have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but few have been hit as hard as the tourism industry.

Staff members working at long-term care facilities will be only be able to work at one facility, announced the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).

Premier Scott Moe will make a province-wide address on Wednesday evening, April 22, just after 6 p.m. local time.

Canada's distinct national identity may be contributing to this country weathering the COVID-19 crisis better than our American neighbours, say political scientists.