Weyburn Review

Adapted by Steve Nixon from an article by Judy Patrick, NYPA From afar, the COVID-19 pandemic is generating news of such terrifying magnitude that it is nearly too overwhelming to comprehend. Millions are suffering and thousands are dying.

Premier Scott Moe announced on Wednesday during the daily COVID-19 update the province will be extending the state of emergency another two weeks and also elaborated on plans for reopening Saskatchewan.

Council also delays decision to buy new refuse collection truck to April 27

Teachers have turned to technology to help them to continue teaching and connecting with their students on a limited basis, since classes were suspended in mid-March due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Teachers and administrators are working through the many challenges posed by the restrictions set in place for the COVID-19 pandemic, trustees heard at the board meeting for the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division on Wednesday.

Saskatchewan has three new, confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of April 15, bringing the provincial total to 304, said the province’s Chief Medical Officer. Ninety-five of the cases are considered active.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the temporary reduction of service hours at certain low-traffic ports of entry (POE) along the Canada-United States land border.

The Weyburn Minor Hockey Association posted photos of the 2019-20 season award winners on their Facebook page on April 14, since they were unable to host an awards evening at McKenna Hall due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

The Weyburn Soccer Association announced on April 2 that they have extended the registration deadline and are waiving late fees for the month of April. At this time, the indefinite suspension of all soccer activity by Canada Soccer remains in place.

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