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For the Period April 27 to May 3, 2021

For the Period April 27 to May 3, 2021

This is the scene at North Battleford fire hall earlier this week. Firefighters found a number of hearts written in chalk on the concrete in front of the fire hall, expressing appreciation for the work they do.

Sentencing for Sequin Mooswa’s killer was delayed again due to COVID-19. Keenan Mirasty, 22, was to be sentenced May 6 in North Battleford Provincial Court but the matter was adjourned to August.

The Buffalo Party of Saskatchewan were swift to condemn the province’s Roadmap to Re-opening plan, saying in a news release that “Saskatchewan has entered its darkest hour in its history.

With schools closed for large chunks of the past year and specific exposure to COVID-19 sending children home intermittently even when they are open, it has fallen largely to their mothers to pick up the additional child-care duties.

The 2021 Canadian Census is now in session. This week, Saskatchewan households began receiving 2021 Canadian census notices, complete with online access codes. The online portal is now open to accept responses from every household.

HUMBOLDT — Grade 9 students at Humboldt Collegiate Institute will be learning from home after the Horizon School Division was made aware of COVID-19 diagnosis. The division was made aware May 5. Learning from home begins Thursday, May 6.

MELFORT — The City of Melfort is buying multiple lots of land around the city as part of its effort to increase residential development.

Beginning tomorrow Thursday, May 6, eligibility in the provincial age-based immunization program will expand to include age 35+. It remains 18+ for the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District.