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Government slow to address unique COVID-19 challenges in north: local leaders

Government slow to address unique COVID-19 challenges in north: local leaders

More cases of COVID-19 are being diagnosed in Saskatchewan’s far north, with 14 more cases in La Loche and five in Clearwater River Dene Nation being announced. Premier Scott Moe and Chief Medical Health Officer Dr.
RCMP investigate incident of unlawful confinement near Ile a la Crosse Lake

RCMP investigate incident of unlawful confinement near Ile a la Crosse Lake

On April 23, shortly after 6 p.m., Ile a la Crosse RCMP received a report of a female youth being held against her will for the past four days in a cabin across Ile a la Crosse Lake, approximately 10 km from the the village of Isle a la Crosse.
Saskatchewan RCMP: Civilian employee tests positive for COVID-19 and will be self-isolating

Saskatchewan RCMP: Civilian employee tests positive for COVID-19 and will be self-isolating

Submitted On April 20, a civilian employee at the La Loche RCMP Detachment was tested for COVID-19 after displaying symptoms. The employee immediately self-isolated as per the direction of the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
Province shuts down non-critical travel into northern Sask.

Province shuts down non-critical travel into northern Sask.

Premier Scott Moe was joined by chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab on Friday to announce the signing of a public health order restricting all non-critical travel into northern Saskatchewan.
Province restricts non-critical travel into northern Sask.

Province restricts non-critical travel into northern Sask.

All non-critical travel into northern Saskatchewan has been restricted by a public health order, announced Premier Scott Moe and chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab at a press conference on Friday.
Sask. NDP calling for legislature to get back to work in some form

Sask. NDP calling for legislature to get back to work in some form

It’s time for the Saskatchewan legislature to get back to work in some form that respects the need for physical distancing, said the leader of the official opposition.
Saskatchewan RCMP fields 78 COVID-related calls

Saskatchewan RCMP fields 78 COVID-related calls

Members of the Saskatchewan RCMP had 78 calls for service related to COVID-19 from April 17 to 23, including the following: ·43 complaints of social gatherings of over 10 people; ·Eight complaints of people failing to self-isolate when allegedly requ
COVID-19 Update: 10 new cases, 10 more recoveries, five in hospital

COVID-19 Update: 10 new cases, 10 more recoveries, five in hospital

As of April 24, Saskatchewan has 10 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 341. The total number of cases includes one new presumptive positive case. A presumptive case reported and counted on April 23 has now been confirmed.
Melfort Exhibition yet to discuss skipping 2020 fair

Melfort Exhibition yet to discuss skipping 2020 fair

MELFORT — While Nipawin has cancelled its exhibition for July, the Melfort Agricultural Society hasn’t held any discussions about cancelling their July exhibition.
File taxes ASAP to avoid backlog, disruption in benefits: tax professionals

File taxes ASAP to avoid backlog, disruption in benefits: tax professionals

HUMBOLDT, MELFORT — COVID-19 has left some changes in its wake, and those changes aren’t going to go anywhere, according to local tax professionals.
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