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The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public of an increased risk of COVID-19 variants of concern in Saskatoon.

New restrictions are coming in Saskatchewan as the province continues to see high numbers of new COVID-19 cases.

Two men have been charged with multiple weapons-related offences after a firearm was allegedly discharged in a home on Onion Lake Cree Nation Saturday. RCMP arrested Layne Pahtayken, 23, and Gerome Christopher Okemow, 20, both from Onion Lake.

Vaccines Reported An additional 7,846 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 298,767.

Whether or not municipal taxes should apply to a building project at 1942 Kramer Place was a hot topic at council Monday night.

Seven Indigenous groups in Saskatchewan are receiving funding from the federal government through the Nation Rebuilding Program, and among them is Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc.

Mayfair News

Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, called yesterday to wish me a happy birthday.

New Democratic Leader Ryan Meili again asked the Saskatchewan Party government in question period on April 12 about moving front-line workers to the head of the line for the COVID-19 vaccine.

With 2021 being a revaluation year for tax purposes, properties in Saskatchewan have been revalued. and at this time of year most municipalities have their assessment rolls open and property owners have the opportunity to appeal their assessments.