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New tax measures about to hit vaping sector

New tax measures about to hit vaping sector

A new tax of 20 per cent on the retail price of all vapour liquids, products and devices will take effect in Saskatchewan on September 1, 2021. Legislation to implement the new Vapour Products Tax (VPT) was introduced today.
Sask. reports four COVID-19-related deaths, 231 new cases

Sask. reports four COVID-19-related deaths, 231 new cases

An additional 7,554 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 365,001.
New annual fee on electric cars in Sask.

New annual fee on electric cars in Sask.

Owners of electric passenger vehicles registered in Saskatchewan will begin paying a new annual road-use fee of $150, effective October 1, 2021. The necessary amendments to The Fuel Tax Act, 2000 were introduced today.
Temporary disruption to Preeceville emergency services

Temporary disruption to Preeceville emergency services

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has advised of the temporary disruption to emergency services at the Preeceville & District Health Centre effective April 23, 2020 until further notice.
Canadian Elite Basketball League revises 2021 Schedule

Canadian Elite Basketball League revises 2021 Schedule

Saskatchewan Rattlers first game now June 26
Execution of Canada Wide Warrant – Gravelbourg, SK

Execution of Canada Wide Warrant – Gravelbourg, SK

On April 18, 2021 a male was arrested at the Montreal International Airport in Montreal, QC in relation to a Canada wide warrant originating out of Gravelbourg, SK.
40-plus eligible for COVID vaccination effective April 28

40-plus eligible for COVID vaccination effective April 28

The province of Saskatchewan will be using AstraZenca to immunize adults 40 years and older. AstraZeneca will be integrated into the provincial vaccination roll-out plan.
Court of Appeal overturns rapist’s sentence, adds more time

Court of Appeal overturns rapist’s sentence, adds more time

WARNING: Readers may find some details disturbing A man who raped a woman he met on a dating website wasn’t given a long enough prison sentence, ruled Saskatchewan’s Court of Appeal Thursday.

Walk-in vaccination clinic in Moosomin sees high demand

A walk-in vaccination clinic was held at the Moosomin Communiplex last week to distribute the AstraZeneca vaccine to anyone ages 55 and up in Moosomin and surrounding communities and proved popular despite stormy weather closing some roads The clinic
Sask. reports 249 new COVID-19 cases, 5,278 vaccine doses given

Sask. reports 249 new COVID-19 cases, 5,278 vaccine doses given

An additional 5,278 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 357,447.
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