Province opens up vaccination bookings to individuals 70 and older

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An additional 2,009 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 104,424. The 2,009 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered in the following regions: North West (200), North Central (141), Saskatoon (827) and Regina (841). For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by […]

SaskTel picks Samsung as 5G network vendor

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SaskTel and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. announced March 15 that SaskTel has selected Samsung as the sole vendor to supply SaskTel with its 4G/5G Radio Access Network (RAN) and Core. Samsung will supply all hardware, software and associated expertise to ensure the successful deployment of an end-to-end 5G solution. “SaskTel’s deployment of a transformational 5G network will foster continued innovation […]

Social Work Week proclaimed in Sask

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The Government of Saskatchewan has officially proclaimed March 15-19 as Social Work Week in Saskatchewan.  The theme for this year’s celebration is Social Work is Essential. “Social workers across Saskatchewan have adapted to significant challenges over the past year to ensure their clients continue to safely receive supports and services,” Social Services Minister Lori Carr said. “I want to thank […]

New technology measures gas emissions

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The Government of Saskatchewan has announced $500,000 to support innovative research and technology applied to measuring gas volumes and monitoring emissions in the oil and gas sector.  This builds on work under the provincial Methane Action Plan (MAP) and the methane equivalency agreement signed with the federal government in September, 2020. “This applied research, which will be overseen by the […]

Province proclaims Agricultural Safety Week

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The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed March 14-20, 2021, as Agricultural Safety Week in Saskatchewan. “Agricultural Safety Week provides the opportunity to remind everyone that agriculture safety matters year round, on and off the farm,” Agriculture Minister David Marit said. “Physical and mental health are of the utmost importance and everyone must do their part to ensure we are all […]