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Regina – In question period on April 7, New Democratic Party Leader Ryan Meili asked if Premier Scott Moe wouldn’t change a single thing about how he has handled the COVID-19 response, referencing an interview Moe gave at the end of 2020.

MELFORT — The Melfort RCMP is asking for public assistance in identifying a suspect after items were stolen from a business in Saskatchewan Avenue South. A suspect was captured on video entering the business on March 27.

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From the SHA: The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public of an increased risk of COVID-19 variants of concern in Lloydminster and area, and is strongly urging residents to strictly adhere to all current public health order and mea

The Capitol Theatre in downtown North Battleford has announced it is temporarily closing, again. This was not an easy decision, they stated at their Facebook page.

HUMBOLDT — Residents who are 55 or over can now receive their COVID-19 immunization shots at a new walk-in clinic in Humboldt. The clinic will be open April 8, 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 9 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A North Battleford man was given a 20-month prison sentence for child luring. Oakley Blackstar, 63, was sentenced in Saskatoon Provincial Court on April 6. Charges of sexual assault and child porn were stayed.

Regina – The potential of using geothermal power generation was brough up by both the environment minister and leader of the opposition in scrums with reporters following question period on April 7.

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Regina – In response to the provincial budget, tabled on April 6 by the Saskatchewan Party government, New Democratic Party is calling it “uninspiring and ordinary.” The budget had a $2.6 billion deficit, Saskatchewan’s highest ever.