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The COVID-19 outbreak at Hatchet Lake Dene Nation continues to be a concern for the province. The latest numbers released by Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority report 104 active cases in the far northeast zone where Hatchet Lake is situated.

Ministers sign memo of understanding

Vaccines Reported An additional 5,458 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,304,646.

Now 103 active fires as of Tuesday

All permanent court points and most circuit court points have returned to regular sitting schedules. Chief Judge S. Metivier made the announcement July 12.

Battlefords RCMP are investigating a reported firearms incident from the early morning hours of Saturday, July 10.

This weekend saw the third walk of support and awareness for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls, in support of Ashley Morin’s family and friends. The family of Megan Gallagher also took part in the walk that began Friday, July 9 at 9 a.m.

Restrictions are now completely lifted and the Tot Lot in Battleford will be offering a full range of daily activities between now and the end of the month.

On July 10, at approximately 4:50 p.m., Warman RCMP responded to a single vehicle rollover near the intersection of Valley Road and Range Road 3052 in Corman Park.

Provincial COVID-19 restrictions are off, but the fight to vaccinate people against COVID-19 continues at full pace in the Battlefords this week.