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A Saskatchewan RCMP officer has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be self-isolating as per the direction given by the Saskatchewan Health Authority On March 25, a Saskatchewan RCMP police officer was advised by the Saskatchewan Health Authority t

MELFORT— The City of Melfort has instructed anyone who requires trash to be hauled, outside of regularly scheduled pickup, to contact a licensed commercial hauler.

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band announced it is postponing council elections in an unprecedented move to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The council’s term is now extended on an emergency basis until April 30.

NIPAWIN—Nipawin utility bills may be deferred until Sept. 27, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was decided in a special meeting of Nipawin council on March 27. While utility bills can be deferred, they can also be paid as normal.

All Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority casinos in the province are remaining closed, including the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford.

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SASKATCHEWAN— Two Saskatchewan residents have died as a result of complications related to the COVID-19 virus. The two fatalities represent the first deaths in Saskatchewan tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On the morning of March 30, Turtleford RCMP were made aware of three break and enters to businesses in Glaslyn. It is believed the break and enters occurred late Saturday or early Sunday morning.

Saskatchewan is reporting that two residents of the province have died on Sunday from COVID-19. According to the province, the residents died in hospital as a result of complications related to the COVID-19 virus, in separate parts of the province.