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March 27 COVID-19 update: No deaths, 167,509 vaccinations, 224 new cases, 87 recoveries

March 27 COVID-19 update: No deaths, 167,509 vaccinations, 224 new cases, 87 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 4,814 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 167,509.
SARM concerned about creation of new Canada Water Agency

SARM concerned about creation of new Canada Water Agency

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities is worried about a proposal to create a federal water agency.
USask researchers help lead $9-million COVID variant surveillance

USask researchers help lead $9-million COVID variant surveillance

Submitted University of Saskatchewan (USask) and University of Regina (U of R) researchers are joining forces with scientists across the nation to undertake surveillance, sequencing, tracing and research-driven action on the COVID-19 virus variants t

Government procurement needs ‘buy clean’ strategy, report says

Canada’s governments should require that all the infrastructure they fund should be made with materials sourced from low-carbon industrial processes, says a new report.
Trial for man accused of killing his wife adjourned due to COVID-19

Trial for man accused of killing his wife adjourned due to COVID-19

A five-week murder trial for a man accused of killing his wife was set to start Monday but has been adjourned due to COVID-19 concerns. The trial for Gregory Mitchell Fertuck has been rescheduled to Sept.

New Sweetgrass school to be inspired by landscape and culture

A Saskatoon-based architect is bringing a community’s vision to life.
Battlefords leaders denounce racism

Battlefords leaders denounce racism

When Wayne Semaganis heard of posters advertising a link to a neo-Nazi website, he saw a deeper rot.
Homeowners warned of costly home improvement cons and schemes

Homeowners warned of costly home improvement cons and schemes

In 2020 the Better Business Bureau received reports of people losing thousands to contractor scams, primarily due to high-pressure sales tactics and demanding upfront fees
Humboldt mayor disappointed with carbon tax ruling

Humboldt mayor disappointed with carbon tax ruling

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt’s mayor is not happy with the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling that the carbon tax is constitutional, saying he’s concerned about the impact on the local economy. “It’s very, very disappointing,” he said on March 26.
March 26 COVID-19 update: Eight deaths, 6,941 more vaccines, 148 recoveries

March 26 COVID-19 update: Eight deaths, 6,941 more vaccines, 148 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 6,941 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 162,695.
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