A southwest pharmacy has become one of the first in the area to announce that they are a pilot store for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Jae's Pharmacy in Shaunavon will be receiving 200 doses of the Moderna vaccine and plans to begin immunizing this Saturday and Sunday May 1 and 2.

They will be providing first doses by appointment only to people eligible per SHA criteria.

Shaunavon Mayor, Kyle Bennett, says this is great news for Shaunavon and area. He said,  " I think it's good o see them involved in our community and helping to speed up the process."

Vaccine appointments will be from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday May 1 at the Catholic Church Hall in Shaunavon, and on Sunday May 2 from 12 noon until 5 p.m. at their store location on Center Street in Shaunavon.

The Pharmacy adds that additional dates and times will be announced next week.

You can book your appointment by phoning Jae's Pharmacy at  306-297-1333, or follow the link at  jaespharmacy.medmeapp.com/sc