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As of April 15, Saskatchewan has three new, confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 304. Ninety-five of the cases are considered active. Eighteen more people have recovered, bringing the provincial total to 205.

HUMBOLDT — The City of Humboldt is using its new online business directory to let people know which businesses are open, doing business by other means, or closed during the pandemic.

The Edmonton Oilers and the family of Colby Cave have announced the creation of the Colby Cave Memorial Fund in memory of the Oilers forward.

It has been announced by Light of Christ Catholic Schools division that Mia Sieben is the winner of the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Scholarship.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, churches in the Battlefords have been creative continuing services to their congregations and provide spiritual help during these uncertain times.

Building permits in the city of North Battleford in February and March were good, at least before the COVID-19 pandemic showed up. February and March numbers were presented at Tuesday’s council meeting in North Battleford.

As expected North Battleford council has granted its approval to a request from the town of Battleford for use of their wastewater dumping facility. The request was made to dispose of effluent from Decibel Cannabis Company Inc.

Crown Cab is getting some competition in the near future. The city of North Battleford has given approval to the first new taxicab company to apply under the new Vehicle for Hire bylaw. NB City Cab Inc.

TISDALE — Property taxes in Tisdale will increase by one per cent in 2020. “Council has worked hard to try to keep the increases minimal,” said Brad Hvidston, Tisdale’s administrator.

The impact of COVID-19 was felt at North Battleford’s city council meeting Tuesday.