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MELFORT— All City of Melfort utility disconnects and late charges have been suspended until Sept. 30. Bill reminders will continue to be sent to residents. This was passed by Melfort council in a Zoom conference meeting on April 6.

As the world continues to fight COVID-19, more than 200 organizations, including World Animal Protection, Humane Society International and Born Free have issued a letter urging the World Health Organization to endorse a permanent ban on live wildlife

Premier Scott Moe announced on Monday that for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak hit Saskatchewan, there have been more recoveries than new confirmed cases in a single day.

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A Kindersley mother charged with second-degree murder in the death of her one-month-old daughter made another court appearance. Teenie Rose Steer, 28, appeared in Saskatoon Provincial Court via CCTV on April 1.

During the COVID-19 emergency, residents are being encouraged by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency to sign up for the SaskAlert App to get accurate and timely information.

Four new confirmed cases bring total to 253

As of April 6, Saskatchewan has four new, confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 253. One hundred and sixty-nine of the cases are considered active. These are confirmed cases, minus those reported as recovered and deaths.

A teenager in Flin Flon is facing serious charges after allegedly threatening RCMP by claiming to have COVID-19 and coughing on an officer. The incident took place April 3 at around 9:30 p.m. as police were called to a disturbance on Second Avenue.

Onion Lake Cree Nation has confirmed one case of COVID-19 at the First Nation. The news was released Thursday at their Facebook page.