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Crop report for June 1-7

Crop report for June 1-7

Seeding is virtually complete throughout the province, with 99 per cent of the crop seeded, with a few fields being seeded for green feed and silage. This is ahead of the five-year average (2016-20) of 97 per cent.
Fatal collision in Kindersley

Fatal collision in Kindersley

An 88-year-old male using a scooter has been pronounced dead after a collision with a vehicle. The incident happened June 9 at approximately 9:05 a.m., with Kindersley RCMP called to a serious collision on Main Street in Kindersley.
16th Ave and 100th St. partial road closure

16th Ave and 100th St. partial road closure

The city of North Battleford is reporting a partial closure at the corner of 16th Avenue and 100th Street (1572-100th Street) There will be limited or obstructed access throughout the day due to well monitoring.
Perception of COVID-19 subject of phone survey

Perception of COVID-19 subject of phone survey

Saskatchewan residents can give input about COVID-19 public health measures by using their smartphones to respond to a series of five-minute surveys.
David Milgaard demands Saskatchewan exonerate sisters he says wrongfully convicted

David Milgaard demands Saskatchewan exonerate sisters he says wrongfully convicted

David Milgaard - advocate for the wrongfully convicted - is demanding that Saskatchewan’s Justice Minister exonerate Odelia and Nerissa Quewezance.
Vaccine eligibility drops to 55+

Vaccine eligibility drops to 55+

From the province: ​ Effective, 8:00 a.m.
Preliminary hearing for four accused of killing Sheena Billette delayed again

Preliminary hearing for four accused of killing Sheena Billette delayed again

A preliminary hearing for four people accused of kidnapping and killing elementary school teacher Sheena Marie Billette, 28, of La Ronge in 2019 was delayed a third time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 9 COVID-19 update: One death, 828,652 vaccines, 57 new cases, 171 recoveries

June 9 COVID-19 update: One death, 828,652 vaccines, 57 new cases, 171 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 12,528 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 828,652.
RCMP Major Crimes investigating homicide in Estevan

RCMP Major Crimes investigating homicide in Estevan

A missing Estevan man has been found dead and police are investigating his death as a homicide. On Monday, June 7, 2021, around 6:30 p.m. Estevan Police Service received a missing persons complaint.
Damian Moosomin’s accused killer has bail hearing Monday

Damian Moosomin’s accused killer has bail hearing Monday

A woman charged with the murder of Damian Moosomin has a bail hearing scheduled in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench June 14. Stormy Wapass-Semaganis, 23, from Edmonton, is charged with first-degree murder.
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