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Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, told me yesterday that I should be rejoicing because I’m to get my COVID-19 shot next week. I told Ed my booking for my vaccination was not joyous.

Many producers have turned to the Farm Stress Line to help deal with some of the stress and feelings of isolation brought on by the job.

The Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association (SSCA) is calling for farmers to review the Government of Canada’s proposed Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System regulations and provide their feedback.

Last week marked a COVID-19 turning point at Moose Jaw’s Prairie South School Division: Variant strains of the virus hit it fast and hard Tuesday through Thursday, running "rampant" in one of its buildings.

As a result of an ongoing investigation, a search warrant was executed at a residence in Buffalo Narrows on March 27, 2021 by Buffalo Narrows RCMP and the RCMP Crime Reduction Team.

Three people charged in connection with an incident where Onion Lake RCMP were shot at while they were pursuing a black SUV had more court appearances. Tyler Wolfe and Twaine Naistus had appearances in Lloydminster Provincial Court on March 17.

Vaccines Reported An additional 6,104 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 179,800.

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While the Saskatchewan Health Authority was made aware last week that its next expected shipment of 21,300 Moderna vaccines would be delayed up to six days, appointment booking eligibility remains unchanged.

A man accused of a violent home invasion and armed robbery is still waiting for his day in court. Three trials for Drayden Clinton were adjourned and a trial date is yet to be set.