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The curve continues to be flat in Saskatchewan with respect to COVID-19. News that the province added only one new case of COVID-19 on Monday came as welcome news to chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab at a news conference Monday in Regina.

EAST CENTRAL — Local businesses are most concerned about cash flow, as well as accessing grants and financial support, according to a survey done by local business groups.

NIPAWIN — Increased water levels at Codette and Tobin lakes and increases in outflows at Nipawin and E.B. Campbell dams are expected due to ice jamming upstream significantly increasing water flows.

A Whitefish man was found guilty of assaulting a peace officer and weapons offences during a trial in Prince Albert Provincial Court April 17. Henry Ratt, 23, was arrested Oct. 19, 2019, by Big River RCMP after trying to flee from police.

The Water Security Agency is advising the public of the potential for localized flooding due to ice jamming along the North Saskatchewan River.

NIPAWIN — The closure of a drive-in church service in Nipawin has led to the provincial government providing guidelines for other faith communities as they connect with their congregations.

As of April 20, Saskatchewan has one new case of COVID-19, bringing the total to 316 reported cases. All cases are confirmed. Seventy-four of the 316 reported cases are considered active.

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Submitted Following the release of preliminary research earlier this month, Morneau Shepell Monday launched its full Mental Health Index report. The report highlights the differences among provinces, showing a notable change in the Prairies.

In light of the COVID-19 emergency and physical distancing requirements, the provincial government has enacted regulations allowing the remote witnessing of wills.