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The veteran Prince Albert RCMP officer accused in the death of Braden Herman “indirectly” provided the details needed to find the 26-year-old’s body and later open a homicide investigation, according to the city’s police chief.

Fines issued through the emergencies act increased on Thursday to a maximum of $7,500 for individuals and to $100,000 for corporations found to be in violation of Saskatchewan’s emergency planning laws.

Regina’s indoor recreation facilities and pools have been closed for one-and-a-half months, but some residents have quietly been allowed to use them despite the shut down.

Saskatchewan reported 227 new cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths linked the virus on Friday. Starting Monday, anyone who has received their first dose of vaccine before Feb. 15 will be eligible to book their second shot.

During the first quarter of 2021, there was a 192.5 per cent increase in the number of hours worked when compared to the same time last year, according to data released by the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

Sandra Masters said she doesn’t know the solution, but that it’s not having builders pay a levy then pay them back for that levy.

Adolescents can get COVID shots at private pharmacies, walk-in clinics or drive-thru clinics prior to the school program starting.

The Co-op Refinery Complex in Regina is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak, after “multiple” cases on site in recent days. The cases are believed to be isolated to two on-site contractor companies, according to a refinery spokesperson.

On Thursday the Saskatchewan NDP called on the province to introduce measures to “save our summer,” but they were essentially shot down by the provincial minister of trade and export later on in the day.

The siblings of Braden Herman, the victim in a Prince Albert homicide investigation involving a veteran RCMP officer, want their younger brother never to be forgotten. They’re also calling for the Mountie accused of first-degree murder in this case “not to walk the streets and to be behind bars.”

“I thought maybe it was a documentary, but then the single thing kind of kind of threw me off and I didn’t know what to think about that.”

A Prince Albert RCMP officer has been arrested in connection to the alleged homicide of a 26-year-old man on Tuesday evening.

An RCMP officer in Prince Albert, Sask., has been arrested in connection to the death of a 26-year-old man Tuesday evening that police are investigating as a homicide.

Bernie Herman, an RCMP officer in Prince Albert, Sask., has been charged with first degree murder in the death of Braden Herman, a 26-year-old man from Clearwater River Dene Nation found dead Tuesday evening.

Bernie Herman, an RCMP officer in Prince Albert, Sask., has been charged with first degree murder in the death of Braden Herman, a 26-year-old man from Clearwater River Dene Nation found dead Tuesday evening.

Delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to more than 250 pharmacies across the province have been delayed a day until Thursday.

Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer says it’s “likely” those who received AstraZeneca as their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine could have Pfizer-BioNTech for their second due to supply issues.

Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer says it’s “likely” those who received AstraZeneca as their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine could have Pfizer-BioNTech for their second due to supply issues.

If you’re on social media in Saskatchewan, you’ve probably seen people posing with their green sticker proudly showing the world they have gotten their COVID-19 vaccine.

Saskatchewan health officials reported 186 new cases of COVID-19 and another four deaths linked to the virus on Tuesday.

The charge against Sharon Fox, 37, comes after Regina police allege the criminal defence lawyer improperly disclosed information during a 2019 police investigation.

Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver Shaq Evans says talking to a doctor helped him feel more comfortable with receiving the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

The future easing of COVID-19 restrictions is welcome news for many, but for brides who have spent a year continuously tweaking plans for their dream wedding, the announcement brings new frustrations.

Ninety-three per cent of Saskatchewan’s farmland is in dry condition and some areas have ‘extreme’ drought, according to Agriculture Canada. Farmers and fire chiefs are both hoping for rain.

Saskatchewan is advancing on its Step 1 reopening plan, with 69.6 per cent of people over 40 having received their first dose.

Ret Brailsford says he hasn’t lost anyone close to him to addiction yet, but he wanted to do what he can to encourage the provincial government to take action, even if that means shaming them by putting the crosses on the legislature lawn.

Saskatchewan’s vaccine eligibility has expanded to people 32 and up. In the northern district, it remains at 18 years and up.