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The city of North Battleford has announced that effective immediately, the boat launch is reopened. The launch had been closed due to high water levels, rapid currents and debris.

The province was jolted by news of the largest one-day increase in cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan since the pandemic began. There were 42 new cases reported of COVID-19 on July 16, bringing the total to 923 cases.

There are a growing number of COVID-19 positive cases and rising level of transmission within communities and communal living venues in southwest and west-central Saskatchewan.

Despite economic headwinds and now a full-blown pandemic, the Battleford West development continues to forge ahead. Battleford West Properties Ltd. president Dean Kupchanko has big plans to move forward with the next portion of the project.

From the province: The Saskatchewan Health Authority is asking the public for their support and cooperation in order to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

The man charged in connection to a May 12 homicide in North Battleford made another appearance in provincial court Tuesday. Michael Jordan White, a.k.a.

RM OF HUMBOLDT — A riding mower, acreage sprayer unit and a motorcycle were among the items stolen from outbuildings in the R.M. of Humboldt near Fulda. Humboldt RCMP said entry was forced into the buildings between June 27 and July 3.

RM OF ST. PETER — Items were stolen from a farm residence west of St. Gregor, including a laptop and jewelry. Humboldt RCMP said entry was forced into the home on June 19 between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

From the province: Warm weather and rainfall this week continued to support crop development.

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