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Submitted VE Day 75 recognizes 75 years since the formal acceptance by the allied nations, of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender of its armed forces. German military leaders signed the surrender documents in Europe at 3 p.m.

As of May 9, Saskatchewan has nine new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 553. Five of the cases are in the Far North, three are in the North and one is in the Central region.

A cannabinoid drug that was first developed by a group of Dalhousie University researchers in Halifax to treat inflammation may be a new contender in the fight against COVID-19.

The COVID-19 crisis has exposed a digital divide across Canada that has been almost invisible to many not looking for it, says an advocate for internet access.

As the province continues with its efforts to move past the pandemic, Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre has called on the federal government for further, substantial help for Saskatchewan’s oil and gas sector.

CARROT RIVER — Ila Boehm has been elected as mayor of Carrot River. In a byelection held May 8, Boehm received 65 votes, while Brock Irvine received 45. The byelection, made necessary when former mayor Bob Gagné resigned Nov.

Accused triple murderer Nathaniel Carrier had another scheduled court appearance in Prince Albert Provincial Court May 8.

In an update on the cluster of COVID-19 cases in linked to Lloydminster Hospital, the Sask​atchewan Health Authority says the current guidelines​​​ at Lloydminster Hospital will remain in place until otherwise notified.

SGI is resuming road testing for drivers working in healthcare and agriculture by using a modified procedure that involves dash cameras and trailing vehicles.

A court case against a Blaine Lake woman scheduled to appear in court May 7 was adjourned due to COVID-19. All court appearances set for that day in Blaine Lake Circuit Court were set aside.