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A Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation man charged with weapons and drug offences, as well as violating a public health order during the COVID-19 pandemic remains in custody.

As of May 8, Saskatchewan has 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 544. Twelve of the new cases are in the Far North, all in the La Loche area, while the remaining one is in the North region.

RCMP in Old Crow, Yukon, have added an extra service during the COVID-19 pandemic — grocery delivery for community elders and those required to self-isolate.

The Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre reminds residents it is here to help those struggling with food insecurity in the Battlefords and the surrounding area.

La Ronge Mayor Ron Woytowich is one of the province's small community leaders waiting on new money for municipal infrastructure.

The Honourable Russ Mirasty is sending the following message to northern Saskatchewan” Friends, relatives, fellow northerners - greetings.

Submitted A new suicide prevention plan will coordinate activities to promote life and reduce risk factors related to suicide in Saskatchewan.

Submitted The Saskatchewan Health Authority is ending its outbreak declaration at the Prince Albert Victoria Hospital, made after an inpatient tested positive for COVID-19 April 30. Dr.

Modern-day bootlegging continues to be a problem in Saskatchewan. Deschambault Lake RCMP recently charged two people in separate incidents for bootlegging. “It’s definitely a problem in northern Saskatchewan,” said Cpl.