Saskatchewan

Southend COVID-19 case: NITHA says community risk remains low

The presumptive COVID-19 case in the northern community of Southend will put a strain on health services there, but the Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) said plans were underway to bolst...

Mar 15, 2020 (ID 175279637 © Buddhilakshan4 | Dreamstime.com)

Sask. schools to remain open despite COVID-19 concerns

Saskatchewan schools are staying open for the time being in spite of concerns over the spread of COVID-19.The province's chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, made the announcement Sunday at...

Mar 15, 2020 (CJME News Staff)

New restrictions announced as Sask. COVID-19 cases rise to 6

Saskatchewan now has six cases of COVID-19.The government confirmed four new presumptive cases Saturday night.As a result, brand new measures have been announced to try and prevent further spread of t...

Mar 14, 2020

Prince Albert will have COVID testing from Monday: SHA specialists offer update

A testing centre for COVID-19 will open in Prince Albert on Monday. Like the other two that are open in this province - in Saskatoon and Regina - it will be for referrals only and not for walk-in test...

Mar 14, 2020 SHA experts address the media Saturday.(Submitted photo/Amanda Purcell)

Presumptive COVID-19 case confirmed in northern Sask

It appears Saskatchewan's north has its first case of COVID-19. It is in the community of Southend. A notice put out in the community by the Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) Saturday sai...

Glenn Hicks Mar 14, 2020 NITHA issued a notice in the community of Southend on Saturday saying a presumptive case of COVID-19 has been identified. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

U of R suspends classes due to COVID-19 concerns

Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, the University of Regina has decided to suspend classes for a short period of time and will no longer provide face-to-face teaching the rest of the semester.The U of ...

Mar 14, 2020 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)

Saskatoon man still quarantined after coronavirus scare on cruise ship

Last week, Saskatoon's Al Stickney was a passenger on the Grand Princess cruise ship that had 21 confirmed cases of coronavirus.Currently, Stickney, his wife Heather and the 226 other Canadians who we...

Mar 14, 2020 Al Stickney. (Facebook)

North Battleford woman self-quarantined, awaiting COVID-19 testing results

A North Battleford woman who showed early signs of COVID-19 said she and her family have been self-quarantined while she awaits results from tests taken this week. Renee Hemmerling said a friend from ...

Mar 14, 2020 Renee Hemmerling shown with her children at her home in North Battleford. (submitted photo/Renee Hemmerling)

U of S suspending classes for three days then moving to remote classes

In a media release sent late Friday, the University of Saskatchewan said it will be suspending all classes on campus from Monday through Wednesday.The release said this is one part of additional guide...

Mar 13, 2020 University of Saskatchewan will move to remote classes in light of COVID-19 outbreak. (Brady Lang/CKOM)

Saskatoon counsellor shares tips on dealing with stress from COVID-19 pandemic

A Saskatoon counsellor shared some tips on protecting your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.Penney Murphy, the owner of Penney Murphy & Associates, sat down with 650 CKOM's Brent Loucks ...

Mar 13, 2020 ‘Peace of mind’ written on white pebbles. With blurred vintage styled background.