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From the SHA: The Saskatchewan Health Authority will be offering a fast track lane at its clinics for anyone who has yet to receive their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

Stormy Wapass-Semaganis, 23, from Edmonton, is charged with first-degree murder for the death of Damian Moosomin.

Vaccines Reported An additional 15,402 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 937,737.

Some areas of the region reported enough rainfall from June 8 to 14 to allow for runoff to occur, while others indicated what they received was hardly enough to counter the wind and heat during the week.

A tenant at Valleyview Tower II has won his claim against Battlefords Housing Authority before the Office of Residential Tenancies. The claimant, Les Turner, suffers from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

HUMBOLDT — A project to repair a part of the Uniplex’s roof above an electrical tunnel has become larger than expected. The roof experienced water leaks for several years. During the 2021 budget process, the city set aside $30,000 for the repairs.

Provincially, topsoil moisture conditions have increased compared to the previous week due to rainfall. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent surplus, 72 per cent adequate, 23 per cent short and three per cent very short.

The $70 million LOTTO MAX jackpot has still not been won and Friday will be the next opportunity for someone to have the winning ticket. The jackpot is the largest top prize offered in any Canadian lottery game.

HUMBOLDT — Council has voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement with its unionized workers that includes wage increases in 2021 and 2022.

The City of North Battleford reports that there is a partial street closure today on 100th Street from 20th Ave. heading south. The reason is for asphalt crack sealing. The work is expected to take place today, June 17 from 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.