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By Cathy Ellis, Athabasca Advocate BANFF – The alpha male of the Bow Valley wolf pack was run over and killed on the Trans-Canada Highway near the Banff townsite this week.

A trial for a northern Saskatchewan man charged with second-degree murder was delayed due to COVID-19. Thomas Johnny Bernard Ross, 31, of Sandy Bay, had an appearance in Pelican Narrows Circuit Court May 20 to speak to his matter.

NIPAWIN — The Water Security Agency is warning of high stream flows in the North Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Rivers.

With the Chinese economy now reopened – in some places almost fully – for more than a month, western companies are noticing changes in consumer behaviour that may apply to markets like Western Canada.

NIPAWIN — While some Nipawin businesses are facing challenges from a decrease in customers, others are facing challenges from an increase.

HUMBOLDT — While comic fans won’t be able to gather at the Summer Sizzler, they can take in an online question and answer session with seven creators.

RCMP officers in Saskatchewan continue to handle calls related to COVID-19.

Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre announced Friday morning the province’s new inactive well program, which will access $400 million over two years.

Water Security Agency is issuing a high streamflow advisory for all reaches of the North Saskatchewan River within the province.

As of May 22, Saskatchewan has five new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 627. Four of the new cases are in the Far North and one is in the South. Of the 627 reported cases, 99 are considered active.