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Tracey Sauer was elected as SGEU’s new president at the union’s first-ever virtual convention, which took place from April 29 – May 1, 2021.

RCMP have charged a sixth person, a young offender, with accessory after the fact in relation to the murder of Damian Moosomin.

Around 4 p.m. on May 6, Esterhazy RCMP responded to a complaint of a single vehicle rollover on Highway 8 south of Langenburg. Initial investigation has revealed one vehicle was travelling southbound on Highway #8 when it left the roadway.

The provincial government has announced that all people in Saskatchewan ages 12 and up will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by May 20.

Workers in Saskatchewan were safer, despite the number of deaths remaining nearly the same. According to the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WBC), the workplace injury rate in the province for 2020 was 4.

HUMBOLDT —A walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held at the Uniplex tomorrow. The clinic will be held Saturday, May 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Jubilee Hall. People will be able to enter at the Uniplex’s Door #9.

A former Saskatchewan hockey coach charged with a sexual assault that allegedly occurred three decades ago was given bail. Bernard Charles Lynch, 66, of Alberta made his first court appearance on May 5 and a release order was granted.

If you ask Jeremy Lang, he’ll tell you flax has some impressive flex, though you might be surprised where that comes in handy – like a case in the palm of your hand, wrapped around your cellphone. The kicker: They’re biodegradable.

A total fire ban is in force in the Town of Battleford from April 28, 2021 until further notice.

Submitted by SaskTel SaskTel continues to see record data usage across its network as we approach Mother’s Day. Historically, Mother’s Day has always been known as the busiest day of the year for placing voice calls.