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In the initial hours of Saskatchewan’s new COVID-19 vaccine booking system being launched, 2,971 individuals in Saskatchewan 85 years of age and older have been booked for their COVID-19 vaccine. Online access as of 11 a.m.

A virtual bear pit doesn't have the same bite.

Residents ages 85 and over from across the province are now able to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment online or over the phone. Saskatchewan's new online booking system can be found at www.saskatchewan.

When it comes to the state of personal or household finances during COVID-19, economists liken it to “a tale of two pandemics.

Zebra mussels, a prohibited aquatic invasive species, have been found in a variety of moss/algal ball products for aquariums or water gardens sold in western Canada, including in Saskatchewan.

After three months in strict lockdown to protect against the spread of Covid-19, the Government of Manitoba opted to loosen restrictions to allow for some businesses to open their doors and allow customers in.

At its regular council meeting Wednesday, Esterhazy town council agreed to the sale of seven acres of industrial land to Esterhazy’s Commercial Sandblasting & Painting for $14,000.

'The Grizzlies' movie ties too

The Saskatchewan Rattlers have announced the re-signing of Negus Webster-Chan to their roster. Webster-Chan returns to the Rattlers after winning the CEBL Championship with the team during its inaugural season. Webster-Chan has averaged 6.

Beginning March 11 at 8 a.m., residents ages 85 and over from across the province will be able to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment online or over the phone.