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Vaccines Reported An additional 12,528 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 828,652.

A missing Estevan man has been found dead and police are investigating his death as a homicide. On Monday, June 7, 2021, around 6:30 p.m. Estevan Police Service received a missing persons complaint.

A woman charged with the murder of Damian Moosomin has a bail hearing scheduled in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench June 14. Stormy Wapass-Semaganis, 23, from Edmonton, is charged with first-degree murder.

MELFORT — While driving into Melfort from the north, community members will see a new sign – a metal model of a grain elevator welcoming them into the city.

The city of North Battleford have announced that they have put up two new speed signs on Territorial Drive. The signs are funded by the Saskatchewan Government Insurance Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grant Program.

The City of North Battleford is informing residents of a street closure today between West Railway Avenue and Highway 4 South today. The street will be partially closed with intermittent access throughout the day.

Further incentives, like a lottery, are not being considered to encourage Saskatchewan residents to get a vaccine.

Mother hopes to form support group for parents in similar situation

On June 8, 2021 at approximately 6:10 a.m., Spiritwood RCMP received a complaint of a missing 59-year-old male. The male and a family member were boating on Little Shell Lake the evening of June 7 when their boat overturned.

RM OF BAYNE — A rural home in the RM of Bayne, located near the north junction of Highway 2 and Highway 5 was broken into, with some property stolen. In the afternoon of May 19 at approximately 3:18 p.m.