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Vaccines Reported An additional 13,170 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 282,065. This is the highest daily doses administered to date.

Active cases of COVID-19 in the North West region have jumped from 79 to 139 in the last week. That’s 60 more than Sunday of last week. Statistics from Sunday’s Saskatchewan Dashboard show cases rises in the North West.

Spring is all about new life. Whether it be calves kicking up their heels in the pasture, or a litter of pink piglets pushing for position at the milk bar (otherwise known as mom) we see birth everywhere on the farm.

Solitary bees important polinators

With a continued increase of COVID-19 variants of concern, additional steps are being taken throughout the province to offer vaccine to younger age groups to keep immunizations progressing as quickly as possible.

As noted earlier this week Saskatchewan Health Authority has been made aware of a further delay impacting our next expected shipment of 19,300 Moderna vaccines. This delay stems from the manufacturer and is outside of SHA control.

There is an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 at the following location where a person or persons attended while infectious: April 2, 2021 – The Bender Bar & Grill, 208 Main Street, Good Soil, SK.

Onion Lake RCMP arrested two men who allegedly discharged a firearm at a residence on Onion Lake. Onion Lake RCMP say they responded to a call at about 9:30 a.m. on April 10.

Vaccines Reported An additional 12,615 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 268,895. This is the highest daily doses administered to date.

Saturday, the Edmonton Oilers hosted a livestream celebration of life honouring former player Colby Cave, who died a year ago from a brain bleed.