Province sees 147 new COVID-19 cases, 310 recoveries, two deaths

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There were 88 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 35,447.  As of February 1, 108 per cent of the doses received have been administered.  This overage is due to efficiencies in drawing extra doses from vials of vaccine received. The doses were administered in the following zones: Far […]

Mealshare, A&W launch national campaign to combat child hunger

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Mealshare, a national social enterprise on a mission to help end youth hunger, has announced its new ongoing national partnership with A&W Canada. For every Mealshare item purchased at an A&W location, one simple healthy meal will be provided to a youth in need. The partnership has a goal of sharing 1,250,000 meals per year. All of A&W’s 1,000 locations […]

Municipal award winners recognized

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Three innovative projects by 15 municipalities are being recognized in the 14th Annual Saskatchewan Municipal Awards. The Saskatchewan Municipal Awards celebrate the excellent and innovative practices of Saskatchewan’s municipal governments. This year’s winners have innovated their communities with projects that promote cooperation and synergy. The winners of the 14th Annual Saskatchewan Municipal Awards are: First Place: Request for Service App […]

Battlefords Agricultural Show cancelled

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The Battlefords Ag Society has been forced to cancel the Agrimex Spring Trade show for the second year in a row due to COVID-19 restrictions. In a news release, Battlefords Ag Society General Manager Jocelyn Ritchie said the decision was taken to ensure public safety. “After cancelling last year’s show, which would have marked our 35th annual event, we were […]

Indigenous-owned businesses get grants

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The six recipients of this year’s SOAR grants were announced on Friday, January 29th at a virtual event held by the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) in partnership with the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce. The SOAR program provides grants of up to $5,000 to promising Indigenous entrepreneurs starting or growing their business in the Saskatoon Region. This year’s […]

Zero losses at colleges, health care organizations

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The most recent quarterly report on losses of public money within Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the regional colleges has been tabled with the Standing Committee on Public Accounts. This report covers the institutions’ second quarter of the 2020-21 fiscal year (October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020). The Ministry of Advanced Education confirms there were no losses of money or property […]