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CARROT RIVER— The Town of Carrot River has reduced the amount of their annual property tax increase from 7.5 per cent into 5 per cent, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic implications.

Onion Lake RCMP is requesting the public's assistance in locating 24-year-old Robert Lee Plourde-Dillon. He is described as being approximately 5'10" and weighs 200 lbs with a medium build.

A few more details were provided about Phase 3 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan at the daily COVID-19 news conference in Regina. A target date of June 8 has been set, and some details were provided about the expansion of gathering sizes on that date.

For those going to Saskatoon or Regina for a shop at Costco, be warned the chain is asking all customers to wear a mask or face covering to visit their stores. The chain announced the updated policy online May 21.

If all goes to plan, Phase III of the Reopen Saskatchewan plan will start June 8. “I want to emphasize that June 8 is a target date. We hope to begin Phase III on June 8 but that can change,” said Scott Moe, Saskatchewan's premier.

Work is underway on the next phase of the plan to re-open the provincial economy. The target date to begin Phase 3 of Re-Open Saskatchewan is June 8, 2020. Phase 2 of the plan began this week.

As of May 21, 2020, Saskatchewan has two new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 622. The two new cases are in the Far North. Of the 622 reported cases, 106 are considered active.

An Onion Lake Cree Nation man charged with shooting his neighbour was released from jail. Christopher Cook, 26, appeared in Lloydminster Provincial Court for a show cause hearing May 14 and was granted bail.

RM OF TORCH RIVER — Due to some rain, the growth of the English fire in the Fort à la Corne Provincial Forest has slowed. As of 11 a.m. on May 21, the fire is estimated to be 41,900 hectares, compared to 40,000 hectares the day before.

NIPAWIN — Nipawin is at its lowest point of debt in the last 10 years, according to a report presented to that town’s council Barry Elliott, Nipawin’s administrator, brought the report to council’s attention during the May 11 council meeting.