Re-Open Saskatchewan Training Subsidy Extended
Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced an extension of the application deadline for the Re-Open Saskatchewan Training Subsidy (RSTS) from December 31, 2020 to March 31, 2021.
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COVID-19 Update: 4,524 Vaccines Delivered, 277 New Cases, 439 New Recoveries, Nine New Deaths
As of January 6, a total of 4,524 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan. This includes 2,069 Pfizer doses in the Regina pilot program, 2,407 Pfizer doses in Saskatoon, and 48 Moderna doses in the Far North East and Far North Central zones.
Province Announces Launch of Cleantech Accelerator Program
As part of its commitment to grow the technology sector and deliver on Saskatchewan’s Climate change strategy, Prairie Resilience, the Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement between Innovation Saskatchewan (IS) and Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre (Foresight). The collaborative partnership project will see IS and Foresight establish a world-class cleantech accelerator program in Saskatchewan.
COVID-19 Update: 4,254 Vaccines Delivered, 153 New Cases, 120 New Recoveries, Five New Deaths
As of January 5, a total of 4,254 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have been provided in Saskatchewan. The majority of those first doses have been administered to health care workers as part of the pilot project, which is completed in Regina and nearing 90 per cent completion in Saskatoon. Those same health care workers will begin receiving their second doses soon, at which point they will be fully immunized.
Premier Moe Accepts Hargrave's Resignation
Premier Scott Moe has accepted the resignation from cabinet of Joe Hargrave. Hargrave will remain a member of the government caucus and MLA for Prince Albert Carlton.
COVID-19 Update: 4,013 Vaccines Delivered, 286 New Cases, 96 New Recoveries, Two New Deaths
As of January 4, a total of 4,013 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have been provided to health care workers in Regina as part of the initial pilot and in Saskatoon as part of Phase 1.
COVID-19 Update: 3,866 Vaccines Delivered, 238 New Cases, 109 New Recoveries
As of January 3, a total of 3,866 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have been provided to health care workers in Regina as part of the initial pilot and in Saskatoon as part of Phase 1. With the arrival of 4,900 doses of Moderna vaccine, the Far North Central and Far North West regions will start vaccinating priority populations the week of January 4.
COVID-19 Update For January 1 and 2; 3,722 Vaccines Delivered, 485 New Cases, 479 New Recoveries, 3 New Deaths
As of January 2, 3,722 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have been provided to health care workers in Regina as part of the initial pilot and in Saskatoon as part of Phase 1. With the arrival of 4,900 doses of Moderna vaccine, the Far North Central and Far North West regions will start vaccinating priority populations the week of January 4.
COVID-19 Update: One Death, 190 New Cases, 142 in Hospital, 439 Recoveries
One Saskatchewan resident who tested positive for COVID-19 has died. This individual was in the age group 80+ and was reported in the Saskatoon zone.
Making Life More Affordable for Saskatchewan People in 2021
A series of new and returning provincial income tax credits and other tax-reduction initiatives will help make life more affordable for Saskatchewan people in the new year.