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An inquest into the death of a 27-year-old man who was shot and killed by Saskatoon Police is set. The inquest by the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service into Steven Rigby’s death will be held June 21-25 in Saskatoon.

New cases (June 14) New Active Humboldt area (Central East 1) 0 8 Kelvington-Punnichy area (Central East 2) 1 15 Nipawin area (North East 1) 0 13 Melfort area (North East 2) 0 2 Tisdale-Hudson Bay area (North East 3) 0 9 Vaccinations (June 14) Vaccin

If enough residents receive their first vaccinations, the province will be able to enter Step 3 of Saskatchewan's Re-Opening Roadmap . The power to lift most, or all, public health restrictions is in your hands.

For the week ending at 4 p.m. June 11, Light of Christ Catholic Schools is reporting four positive COVID-19 cases in their schools.

If just one per cent of Saskatchewan adults get their first COVID-19 vaccine shot in the next six days, the province will begin Step Three of its Re-Opening Roadmap on July 11.

Battlefords RCMP are reporting that an arrest was made in connection to a break and enter of a business on the 1700 block of 100th Street in North Battleford.

The Saskatchewan Rush continue to announce player signings with two more players agreeing to contracts with the club.

Heritage Saskatchewan will once again be holding the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Heritage Awards after the Covid-19 pandemic put the 2020 Awards on hold. The Awards will be held virtually over Zoom November 2021.

The BUH Foundation has announced the purchase of a new dual chamber external pacemaker, which is now saving lives at Battlefords Union Hospital.

The Western Development Museum has announced it is welcoming back visitors for in-person programs this summer. The workshops begin June 26 and run through Aug. 29.