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The pandemic did not stop Battlefords District Food & Resource Centre/Empty Stocking Fund Inc. from proceeding with this year’s annual general meeting.

Here are some highlights from Thursday’s provincial COVID-19 update with deputy premier Gord Wyant and chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab.

From the province: With Phase 3 of Re-Open Saskatchewan underway, work is taking place to prepare for the next phase of the plan to re-open the provincial economy. A target date for the first part of Phase 4 will be announced early next week.

There are two new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan to report on June 11, 2020, bringing the provincial total to 660. One new case is in the Saskatoon region and one in the Far North region.

Seeding is virtually complete in most areas of the province, with 98 per cent of the crop now planted.

STAR CITY — Two places of worship were broken into in Star City. Items in the buildings were taken. Melfort RCMP said the crimes took place between June 6 and 9.

With many northern rural municipalities bordering on northern forests, many reeves and councillors cannot help but think about what this year’s forest fire season will bring.

The Village of Gray, Saskatchewan will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, Community Category, now planned for August 15, 2020, in Battleford, Saskatchewan.

North Battleford residents are being reminded to be careful where they are parking their cars, because the city is resuming issuing parking tickets in some areas.

MELFORT — The Canada Day Melfort committee is adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic with a fireworks display that the region can enjoy together.