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Cowessess First Nation reclaims jurisdiction over child welfare with visit from PM Trudeau

Cowessess First Nation reclaims jurisdiction over child welfare with visit from PM Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was the guest of honour at a celebration hosted by Cowessess First Nation on July 6, as three levels of officials gathered to sign the documents to return governance over child services to the community.
July 6 COVID-19 update: One death, Delta variant increasing, 14 new cases, 60 recoveries

July 6 COVID-19 update: One death, Delta variant increasing, 14 new cases, 60 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 8,348 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,233,534. Over half a million Saskatchewan residents are now fully vaccinated.
July 5 COVID-19 update: Close to half a million fully vaccinated, 20 new cases, 56 recoveries

July 5 COVID-19 update: Close to half a million fully vaccinated, 20 new cases, 56 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 8,814 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,225,186.
July 2 COVID-19 update: Third day with no deaths, 21 new cases, 36 recoveries

July 2 COVID-19 update: Third day with no deaths, 21 new cases, 36 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 20,981 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,194,535.
Regina hosting Buffalo Day, candlelight vigil in place of Canada Day celebrations

Regina hosting Buffalo Day, candlelight vigil in place of Canada Day celebrations

A movement to cancel Canada Day has swept the nation following recent discoveries of unmarked residential school graves, and several communities in Saskatchewan have joined the motion, including Regina.
Sask. final financial report better than expected

Sask. final financial report better than expected

Finance Minister and Deputy Premier Donna Harpauer released her final financial report on the 2020-21 fiscal year on Wednesday, sharing that the province’s deficit is less than previously anticipated. Saskatchewan shows a $1.
June 30 COVID-19 update: Reports now weekdays only

June 30 COVID-19 update: Reports now weekdays only

With declining COVID-19 case trends in the province, the daily COVID-19 vaccination and case news release will be issued on weekdays with the exception of statutory holidays.
Vaccine passports for events, venues won’t be required by Sask. government

Vaccine passports for events, venues won’t be required by Sask. government

As Saskatchewan approaches the end of pandemic-related emergency orders, Premier Scott Moe confirmed Tuesday that the provincial government is not looking at implementing vaccine passports moving forward.
New addition to STARS fleet an upgrade for Sask. medical service providers

New addition to STARS fleet an upgrade for Sask. medical service providers

REGINA - STARS Saskatchewan welcomed a new member to its fleet this week, one that president and CEO Andrea Robertson said will improve the crew’s ability to provide the best medical care possible to patients.
June 29 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 1,136,300 vaccines, 52 new cases, 54 recoveries

June 29 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 1,136,300 vaccines, 52 new cases, 54 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 8,617 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,136,300.