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It remains early days as the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation continues to investigate its findings of what is believed to be the remains of 215 children buried in separate unmarked graves on the grounds of the former Kamloops Residential School.

The Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation has expressed its disappointment with graffiti discovered scrawled on the outside of a heritage church on its reserve.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Roman Catholic Church needs to “step up” and accept responsibility for Canada’s residential school system.

CARROT RIVER — While Carrot River’s 4.9 mill tax rate and its factors haven't changed for the 2021 year, the same can’t be said about the prices individual property owners will pay.

On the first day of October, Saskatchewan’s minimum wage will increase by 36 cents to $11.81 an hour.

New cases (June 4) New Active Humboldt area (Central East 1) 0 17 Kelvington-Punnichy area (Central East 2) 2 22 Nipawin area (North East 1) 1 6 Melfort area (North East 2) 1 17 Tisdale-Hudson Bay area (North East 3) 0 10 Vaccinations (June 4) Vaccin

Vaccines Reported An additional 15,633 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 770,463.

Due to the hot weather, the city is experiencing high water demand resulting in lower water pressure in some parts of the city. Some areas in the city are noticing lower than average water pressure.

HUMBOLDT — SaskPower said it is dealing with some unplanned power outages in Humboldt.

The organization representing Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities is returning to its old name. The Municipalities of Saskatchewan will soon be known again as the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA).