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From the SHA: Reminder to residents that clinic availability is based on vaccine availability, and demand for appointments outweighs the current supply.

It was only a 10-minute police pursuit but six shots were fired directly at RCMP as they pursued an SUV with suspected gang associates through Onion Lake at speeds up to 177 km/hour past two schools in mid-afternoon.

Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore has assumed her role as the Commanding Officer for the Saskatchewan RCMP.

HUMBOLDT — After receiving a letter from a concerned citizen, the school zone around St. Augustine School is expanding. “School will be starting soon and, again, I’ll be holding my breath as kids cross our street on their way to and from St.

Effective 8 a.m., Apr. 30, 2021, eligibility in the provincial age-based immunization program moves to age 40 and older, except for residents living in the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District, where it remains at age 30 and older.

In April the Lloydminster RCMP were involved in a cross border, intelligence led operation targeting street level organized crime and gangs and arrested approximately 40 people involved in gang activity.

The city of North Battleford is moving forward in addressing the issues with the Dekker Centre roof.

Vaccines Reported An additional 6,218 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 421,981.

NIPAWIN — During March the Nipawin RCMP responded to nine calls for service in relation to the Public Health Order, despite this, no charges have been laid. “More and more have come in,” said Cpl. Josh Martin. “We’re just pushing compliance.

With the arrival of spring comes the arrival of the potential for wildfires, floods or tornados, so this Emergency Preparedness Week, which runs May 2-8, 2021, is the perfect time to get prepared, just in case.