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RM OF WOLVERINE — A John Deere garden tractor along with tiller, mower, front blade and snow blower attachments was stolen from an acreage in the RM of Wolverine. Humboldt RCMP learned of the theft on May 28.

EAST CENTRAL — Favourable weather in the province this week meant substantial seeding progress in all regions.

The province has announced Thursday some additional respite funding for caregivers of those with intellectual disabilities. A total of $1.125 million in funding is going to caregivers.

Favourable weather in the province this week meant substantial seeding progress in all regions. Eighty per cent of the crop is now seeded in Saskatchewan, slightly ahead of the five-year average of 78 per cent (2015-2019) for this time of year.

EAST CENTRAL — The last day of school has been set by the Horizon School Division. Tuesday, June 16 will be the final day for teacher-directed supplemental learning.

A number of water management infrastructure initiatives have been announced by the province’s Water Security Agency on Thursday. These projects are included in the province’s $7.5 billion two-year capital plan to stimulate the economy.

Saskatchewan will soon be home to the largest helium purification operation in Canada. The new facility will be constructed by North American Helium Inc. (NAH) near Battle Creek in southwest Saskatchewan.

HUMBOLDT — One-time Uniplex renters that had to cancel events like weddings due to the pandemic will be able to rent the facility next year at 2020 rates.

The province’s two northernmost MLAs are ready to return to the Legislature to discuss the challenges facing their northern region.

The City of North Battleford has gone with a local law firm to try and collect a large amount of property tax arrears. Council voted Monday to award a five-year tax enforcement request for proposals to Battle River Law.