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A Whitefish man was found guilty of assaulting a peace officer and weapons offences during a trial in Prince Albert Provincial Court April 17. Henry Ratt, 23, was arrested Oct. 19, 2019, by Big River RCMP after trying to flee from police.

The Water Security Agency is advising the public of the potential for localized flooding due to ice jamming along the North Saskatchewan River.

NIPAWIN — The closure of a drive-in church service in Nipawin has led to the provincial government providing guidelines for other faith communities as they connect with their congregations.

As of April 20, Saskatchewan has one new case of COVID-19, bringing the total to 316 reported cases. All cases are confirmed. Seventy-four of the 316 reported cases are considered active.

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Submitted Following the release of preliminary research earlier this month, Morneau Shepell Monday launched its full Mental Health Index report. The report highlights the differences among provinces, showing a notable change in the Prairies.

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

As the Pasqua First Nation is working to keep its elders healthy and free of COVID-19, it’s also contending with people trying to sneak onto its land by using ATVs to go around security checkpoints.

NIPAWIN — The Town of Nipawin will see some improvements coming soon to its streets following the results of a traffic study.

MELFORT — Melfort residents will see a slight increase in property taxes this year as the Melfort City Council passed their mill rate bylaw during their last meeting.