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April 9 COVID-19 update: Six deaths, record vaccinations, 358 new cases, 160 recoveries

April 9 COVID-19 update: Six deaths, record vaccinations, 358 new cases, 160 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 11,634 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 256,280. This is the highest daily doses administered to date.
‘A flying ICU’: Rural and remote emergency services fly COVID-19 patients to safety

‘A flying ICU’: Rural and remote emergency services fly COVID-19 patients to safety

Rural and remote communities have relied on the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS) to help weather the storm of COVID-19 infections over the last year.
Couple accused of killing Kenneth Merasty appear in M.L. court

Couple accused of killing Kenneth Merasty appear in M.L. court

A man and woman charged with second-degree murder for the death of Kenneth Merasty had more court appearances in Meadow Lake Provincial Court April 6. Lucy Annelle Whitecap, 31, is seeking bail and a show cause hearing is scheduled for April 26.
La Ronge homeless service back after funding lapse

La Ronge homeless service back after funding lapse

La Ronge's homeless outreach program is returning after its third closure in roughly 12 months. Scattered Site Outreach Program closed at the end of March because it didn't have confirmation of funding from the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
Meota man charged with first-degree murder seeks bail

Meota man charged with first-degree murder seeks bail

Michael MacKay, 39, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 38-year-old Cindy MacKay.
Prince Philip dies, Saskatchewan’s lieutenant governor responds

Prince Philip dies, Saskatchewan’s lieutenant governor responds

Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, died on April 9 at the age of 99.
Saskatchewan court rules employer responsible for worker’s death

Saskatchewan court rules employer responsible for worker’s death

Warning: Readers may find some details disturbing BLS Asphalt was responsible for the death of one of its employees, a Saskatchewan court ruled last week. On Nov.
COVID-19 Immunization Alert: Eligibility Moves to 55+

COVID-19 Immunization Alert: Eligibility Moves to 55+

From the SHA: Vaccine Delivery Changes in Regina With a continued increase of COVID-19 variants of concern, additional steps are being taken in Regina to offer vaccine to younger age groups to keep immunizations progressing as quickly as possible.
April 7 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, more than 244,646 vaccines, 205 new cases, 200 recoveries

April 7 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, more than 244,646 vaccines, 205 new cases, 200 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 10,437 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 244,646. This is the highest daily doses administered to date.
Vaccine eligibility drops to 55+ across province

Vaccine eligibility drops to 55+ across province

Regina drive-thru now open to ages 53-54
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