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HUMBOLDT — A green shirt serves to remind people that what’s inside them – literally – could save lives On April 7, 2018, Logan Boulet died from his injuries as a result of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash the day before.

Some long-time Battlefords area businesses are managing to continue operating while adapting to social distancing and a drop in customer traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Battleford Furniture Ltd.

As of April 7, Saskatchewan has seven new, confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 260. One hundred and sixty-nine of the cases are considered active. Seven more people have recovered, bringing the provincial total to 88.

Additional six months

The COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on those just entering the legal profession. Normally, newly graduated law students take articling positions of a 12-month duration prior to passing the bar and becoming lawyers.

CARROT RIVER — Regular voting for Carrot River’s new mayor has been rescheduled for Friday, May 8. The byelection was originally planned for Wednesday, March 25, but due to pandemic measures it had to be cancelled.

MELFORT— All City of Melfort utility disconnects and late charges have been suspended until Sept. 30. Bill reminders will continue to be sent to residents. This was passed by Melfort council in a Zoom conference meeting on April 6.

As the world continues to fight COVID-19, more than 200 organizations, including World Animal Protection, Humane Society International and Born Free have issued a letter urging the World Health Organization to endorse a permanent ban on live wildlife

Premier Scott Moe announced on Monday that for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak hit Saskatchewan, there have been more recoveries than new confirmed cases in a single day.

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