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The COVID-19 crisis has exposed a digital divide across Canada that has been almost invisible to many not looking for it, says an advocate for internet access.

As the province continues with its efforts to move past the pandemic, Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre has called on the federal government for further, substantial help for Saskatchewan’s oil and gas sector.

CARROT RIVER — Ila Boehm has been elected as mayor of Carrot River. In a byelection held May 8, Boehm received 65 votes, while Brock Irvine received 45. The byelection, made necessary when former mayor Bob Gagné resigned Nov.

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