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The Saskatchewan Health Authority’s phased resumption of health care services is targeted to begin on May 19, on the same day that Phase Two of Re-Open Saskatchewan is scheduled to roll out.

On Tuesday, May 5, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Battlefords RCMP were called to a residence on the 1200 block of 108th Street in North Battleford for a complaint of shots fired.

A four-phase plan to resume services at Saskatchewan Health Authority facilities includes surgical services, mental health and addictions, and diagnostic imaging. The plan was announced on May 5. Phase I is set to begin May 19.

Submitted The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) will be initiating a phased resumption of health care services on May 19.

As of May 5, Saskatchewan has 20 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 487. Eighteen of the new cases are in the Far North (La Loche and surrounding area), while the remaining two are in the North region.

TISDALE — Tisdale RCMP are asking the public for any information about a vehicle that hit the pedestrian crosswalk sign on 100A Street at Memorial Park. The sign sustained major damage. Police believe the sign was hit between the hours of 10 p.m.

Discovery Co-op has announced a program to recognize those who have gone above and beyond in helping their fellow individuals in the pandemic.

New data released in time for Mental Health Week by the Canadian Mental Health Association shows Canadians are feeling more isolated than ever during the pandemic.

The town of La Ronge, Sask., stepped in line with its neighbours on Sunday as council voted to request that the province include it in travel restrictions for the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District (NSAD).

What is it like to finally open a pizza establishment, only for the COVID-19 pandemic to hit? Folks at Buster’s Pizza, Donair and Pasta know that experience all too well.