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COVID-19’s sway over the world’s economy is phenomenal. Job losses, redundancies and wage cuts in all Canadian sectors have contributed to financial insecurity for many in the years to come.

At approximately 11:50 a.m. on July 11, Moose Jaw RCMP responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 2 north of Buffalo Pound Lake.

Last October, a car with a panoramic camera mounted on the roof was parked in a North Battleford hotel parking lot for several evenings.

This summer, Heritage Saskatchewan encouraged provincial residents to get in touch with the culture and heritage around them. Until September 8, they’re accepting photo submissions of Saskatchewan’s people, buildings and natural beauty.

NDP Leader Ryan Meili was joined by Sue Delanoy, who has waited over two years for double hip surgery, to call on the province to address the growing backlog of surgeries in the province by providing adequate funding.

In response to the recent escalations of COVID-19 cases across the province, the Saskatchewan Health Authority urged residents to be more vigilant when following public health measures and personal safety precautions to prevent COVID-19’s spread.

Most of the province received rainfall this week, with the Rama area receiving the highest amount at 98 mm from June 30 to July 6. Many areas in the province also received hail and strong winds.

Thunderstruck Ag Equipment introduced the first ever Thanks for Farming Tour – a tour created to show the farmers of the prairies how much they are appreciated. The tour which began in Manitoba in June will reach Assiniboia on July 24.

The Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC), along with its member arts councils, announced on July 9 their decision to postpone all tour dates in the 2020/2021 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Assiniboia RCMP asked the public's assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for the mischief under $5000 incident that occurred in Assiniboia during the first week of July.