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A Saskatchewan resident in their 80s from the far north region has died from complications related to COVID-19. The province now has five deaths related to having been infected with the virus on April 27.

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Jeremy Patzer, MP for Cypress Hills—Grasslands, joined his colleagues on the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology for their first online meeting on Thursday, April 23.

Saskatchewan had four new cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 353 on April 26. Three out of the four new cases were in the north of the province and one came from the Regina area.

The government should be commended on aspects of their COVID-19 response. Premier Scott Moe announced the province’s plan to reopen Saskatchewan on Thursday, April 23.

Premier Scott Moe was joined by chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab on Friday to announce the signing of a public health order restricting all non-critical travel into northern Saskatchewan.

Most of the restaurants in Assiniboia have either stayed opened, or have just reopened in the wake of the pandemic. Still, there have been some temporary closures without any takeout and delivery services available as of yet.

In times of crisis, Saskatchewanians have proven themselves to be strong and resilient – never failing in their determination, their focus on community and their willingness to do their part.

The federal and provincial governments agreed to augment the 2020 AgriStability interim benefit payment percentage from 50 per cent to 75 per cent for Saskatchewan’s producers.

Premier Scott Moe announced Thursday the province’s plan to reopen Saskatchewan, which is set to begin on May 4.