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Submitted by SHA An individual at the Meadow Lake Co-Op Service Centre has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).

The first day of Re-Open Saskatchewan saw the largest increase in reported COVID-19 cases in the province since the pandemic began. There were 34 new cases of COVID-19 reported on Monday, the highest since the 33 cases reported on March 22.

A trial was set to start April 29 in Pelican Narrows Circuit Court for a Sandy Bay man charged with second-degree murder but it didn’t go ahead. Thomas Johnny Bernard Ross, 31, was arrested in February connection to the death of Darnell Bear, 33.

EAST CENTRAL — With July quickly approaching, the Melfort Exhibition has been cancelled. Kim Eskowich, manager of the Melfort Agricultural Society which runs the exhibition, said holding the event this summer has no longer become feasible.

Between Feb. 4 and Apr. 26, 2020, Saskatchewan RCMP received multiple reports of break-and-enters, thefts and property-related offences across central Saskatchewan.

On April 29, two people were charged in separate incidents near the community of Deschambault Lake under the Saskatchewan Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act for Bootlegging.

HUMBOLDT — Two adults from Saskatoon have been charged in connection with a string of break and enters across central Saskatchewan, including the Humboldt area. The break-and-enters and thefts took place between Feb. 4 and April 26.

As of May 4, Saskatchewan has 34 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 467.

NIPAWIN — A local MP is concerned new government programs created to address COVID-19 aren’t getting proper oversight, especially when it comes to the Prairies’ interests.

The case against a Prince Albert man charged with killing his parents and son, and attempted murder of his daughter, continues to be adjourned. Nathaniel Kenneth Carrier, 28, was scheduled to appear in Prince Albert Provincial Court May 1 via CCTV.