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Update: As a result of the investigation below, Raheem Hagen from Meadow Lake has been charged with Discharge Firearm with Intent and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm. And, as a result, a warrant of arrest has been issued for Raheem Hagan.

BIRCH HILLS — Those who attended parties on Birch Hills’ Birch Drive on the night of April 10 are being told by the Saskatchewan Health Authority to be tested for COVID-19 immediately and isolate until April 24 at midnight, regardless of test results

HUMBOLDT — A radiothon held to help the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation raised more than $41,000 for vital hospital equipment. The four-day Equip to Care Radiothon, done by the foundation in conjunction with 107.

A former Saskatchewan music and band teacher guilty of sexually assaulting students in the 1990s was sentenced to 609 days in prison. A sentencing hearing for Gerard Loehr, 58, was held in Yorkton Provincial Court on April 16.

A Meota man accused of killing his wife was released on bail. Michael MacKay, 38, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his 38-year-old wife Cindy MacKay. He had a show cause hearing last week in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench.

Friday, a death among people who have tested positive for COVID-19 was reported in the North West zone. Reported March 15, the death was in the 60-69 age group.

A death among people who have tested positive for COVID-19 has occurred in the North West zone. Reported March 15, the death was in the 60-69 age group, bringing the North West zone’s death toll to 51.

Vaccines Reported An additional 8,168 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 323,573.

KINISTIN SAULTEAUX NATION — The Kinistin Saulteaux Nation is receiving $1.43 million in federal funding to build five new housing units.

Please note that drive-thru immunization clinics will be open to 48 to 54 year olds ONLY. The exception is Regina’s drive-thru immunization clinic which is opened to those aged 46 to 54.