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FDA expected to OK Pfizer vaccine for teens within week
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for young adults age 12 and older by next week, according to a federal official and a person famil...
May 03, 2021
Northeast pharmacies excited to be part of provincial vaccine pilot program
Pharmacies in the northeast are happy to be part of the Government of Saskatchewan's COVID-19 vaccine pilot program.A total of 41 new pharmacies were announced on Monday, May 3, including Davis Rexall...
May 03, 2021
Costa Rica priest sings public health message amid pandemic
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica - A Roman Catholic priest better known for his outreach to the poor is winning new fans with his catchy public health-focused lyrics set to a popular 1990s salsa tune as Costa Ric...
May 03, 2021
COVID-19 cases rise in N.W.T. and Nunavut; Iqaluit declares state of emergency
IQALUIT - Nunavut's capital declared a state of emergency Monday and Yellowknife in the neighbouring N.W.T. closed its schools as news cases of COVID-19 sprang up in both territories. Iqaluit, a city ...
May 03, 2021
Double boost for Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation has announced its first-ever 50/50 to support Saskatchewan children and families.The online raffle has been sponsored by The Mosaic Company, with a guarante...
May 03, 2021
RCMP seize liquor headed for Black Lake
Southend RCMP have seized a significant amount of alcohol. According to an RCMP news release, Black Lake RCMP officers were alerted April 29 to a vehicle carrying a large quantity of alcohol passing t...
May 03, 2021
Canada futsal team opens World Cup qualifying at CONCACAF tourney in Guatemala City
Delayed by a year due to the pandemic, Canada finally gets its chance Tuesday to kick off qualifying for the FIFA Futsal World Cup.The Canadian men open against Haiti in a CONCACAF Futsal Championship...
May 03, 2021
Local non-profit hopes to build new community garden in West Flat
A local non-profit with plans to build a youth home in the West Flat area of the city has announced intentions to create a community garden at the site as well. David Girardi, CEO of the Girardi Found...
May 03, 2021
Wakaw RCMP searching for missing man last seen in Cudworth
UPDATE: The RCMP have reported as of May 5, Carlin Bear has been found safe.-Wakaw RCMP are looking for a missing 28-year-old man.Carlin Bear was last seen at a home in Cudworth on Sunday between 10:3...
May 03, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine age eligibility to be lowered to 37 and older starting Tuesday
The Government of Saskatchewan will lower the COVID-19 vaccine age eligibility to those age 37 and older starting Tuesday. Residents 18 and older in the Northern Saskatchewan Administrative District w...
May 03, 2021