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International Day of Pink will be seeing some changes this year. The day of solidarity against bullying and discrimination is scheduled for April 8, but will see a few differences due to COVID-19.

The Town of Battleford council meeting for Monday night, April 6, will go on as scheduled but in a new way. The meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. is to be conducted by live stream video.

Diabetes Canada is asking the public to hold off on donations at their donation bins, as dumping of items becomes a serious issue for the organization at its dropoff points.

MELFORT — The Melfort Fire Department has adapted to the crisis with chemical and biohazard suits, as well as reaching out to retired firefighters for emergency personnel.

One of the seven remanded in custody facing numerous offences – including failing to comply with a public health order during the COVID-19 pandemic – was released after a brief court appearance.

The COVID-19 pandemic has meant multitudes of changes to wakes and funerals across the continent. This is no different for Red Pheasant First Nation, which has announced a wake and funeral protocol in keeping with the state of emergency restrictions.

Hazee Awards among those impacted

HUMBOLDT — Several Humboldt Fire Department operating procedures have changed during the pandemic including a temporary halt to training nights. “We normally meet every two weeks to do a practice night,” said Mike Kwasnica, Humboldt’s fire chief.

Ottawa – If there’s one thing you’re likely to find in a lot of oilfield workplaces and in the oilfield supply stores. it’s Spray Nine. And, as it turns out, Spray Nine kills COVID-19, according to Health Canada.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, Monday issued the following statement on the second anniversary of the tragic bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos in Saskatchewan: "Two years ago, 16 lives were lost, and many more were changed forever, follow