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NIPAWIN — There is no rule book when it comes to dealing with COVID-19 but the Town of Nipawin is making their own rules to address issues that will not go away after the pandemic subsides.

Saskatoon police pull woman from river At approximately 12:40 p.m., May 19, Saskatoon Police were notified of a woman in distress on the University Bridge. As officers were responding, the woman was observed entering into the water from the bridge.

As of May 19, Saskatchewan has seven new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 599 All of the new cases are in the Far North (four cases in Beauval and three in La Loche). Of the 599 reported cases, 123 are considered active.

Effective May 20, the Saskatchewan government is lifting the supply limits on prescription drugs that were introduced to guard against drug shortages.

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Three men charged in connection to the 2019 murder of Ryan Gatzke made their first court appearances in North Battleford Provincial Court May 19.

TISDALE — While Grade 12 students from Tisdale Middle and Secondary School are disappointed about the 2019-20 school year, their former teachers want them to know they share how they are feeling.

HUMBOLDT — Downtown Humboldt is going to get an upgrade to its look. The Humboldt Downtown Business Improvement District and the City of Humboldt are installing new bike racks, benches, planters, garbage/recycling receptacles and picnic tables.

In the end it was the Melfort Mustangs who hoisted the Cup in the SJHL’s simulated Canalta Cup playoffs on NHL 20. The Mustangs won the simulated Game Five over Yorkton Terriers 4-2 on Monday, taking the virtual final series four games to one.

The latest municipality to adopt its budget for 2020 is the RM of Eldon. Their budget has been set for 2020, according to their news release, with a mill rate adopted of 3.34, the same as a year ago.