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June 5 COVID-19 update: Three deaths, 787,130 vaccinations, 99 new cases, 147 recoveries

June 5 COVID-19 update: Three deaths, 787,130 vaccinations, 99 new cases, 147 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 16,667 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 787,130.

PM calls for Catholic Church to take responsibility for Indian Residential Schools

(ANNews) – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Roman Catholic Church needs to “step up” and accept responsibility for Canada’s residential school system.
USask researchers funded to tackle MS, osteoporosis, and plant health

USask researchers funded to tackle MS, osteoporosis, and plant health

SASKATOON – Three interdisciplinary, multi-institutional projects led by University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have each been awarded $250,000 over two years under a federal funding program that fosters innovative high-risk research with the
Keep Cool and Carry On:

Keep Cool and Carry On:

Manage summer heat waves with tips from the Canadian Red Cross
Short Line Railway Improvement Program supports rail service

Short Line Railway Improvement Program supports rail service

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing more support to the short line shipping industry through the Short Line Railway Improvement Program (SRIP).
June 4 COVID-19 update: No deaths, 770,463 vaccines, 89 new cases, 111 recoveries

June 4 COVID-19 update: No deaths, 770,463 vaccines, 89 new cases, 111 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 15,633 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 770,463.
'Riders sign top draft choice

'Riders sign top draft choice

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed their first round CFL draft pick, defensive back Nelson Lokombo. Lokombo (5’11-190lbs) was selected by the Roughriders second overall in the 2021 CFL Draft.
Minimum wage up Oct. 1

Minimum wage up Oct. 1

Saskatchewan's minimum wage will increase to $11.81. The change will take effect on October 1, 2021.
Province leads country in job creation

Province leads country in job creation

4,100 jobs gained in one month​
Fossil secret may shed light on the diversity of Earth’s first animals

Fossil secret may shed light on the diversity of Earth’s first animals

A large group of iconic fossils widely believed to shed light on the early evolution of many of Earth’s animals and their communities may be hiding a secret. A group of scientists, led by Dr. Nic Minter and Dr.
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