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There may be a resolution in the case against a woman accused of killing 26-year-old Braeden Sparvier, which means a trial would be avoided.

The efforts of two students from John Paul II Collegiate in North Battleford to advocate for those with special needs are being highlighted.

ENGLEFELD — The older classes at Englefeld School will be learning from home for a week after the Horizon School Division was made aware of two COVID-19 diagnoses. The division was made aware April 18.

Submitted With spring in full swing, the Ministry of Environment is reminding people to be bear aware. Black bears normally emerge from hibernation as the weather warms in late March through April.

MELFORT — Melfort Communities in Bloom have started a push at the city level to rename one of the city’s streets in honour of veterans.

Vaccines Reported An additional 11,063 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 345,126.

Important note: The total provincial active cases and provincial recoveries plus regional breakdowns are unavailable for Saturday, April 17, due to a data reporting issue involving multiple case location reassignments.

Turkey, chicken and egg farmers will soon receive federal support to offset losses stemming from a trade deal allowing more international imports of poultry and eggs.

Shortly after 4pm on April 15, a police officer part of the Crime Reduction Team was waved down by a community member on the Onion Lake Cree Nation. They were advised there was an injured man located outside a residence.

On Friday April 16 around 3:30 a.m. Turtleford RCMP received a complaint of a serious assault that occurred at a residence on the 200 block of 1st Avenue in Glaslyn.