Health

Feds pledge $440 million to join international vaccine program

OTTAWA - Canada will spend $440 million to join an international program which is trying ensure COVID-19 vaccines aren't just hoarded by rich countries, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday.But C...

Sep 25, 2020

SHA notifies public about potential COVID-19 exposure in Prince Albert

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting residents of Prince Albert of a potential COVID-19 exposure at a local business.According to a media release, a person who tested positive for COVID...

Sep 24, 2020

Five new cases of COVID-19, eight more recoveries in Saskatchewan

There are five new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province and eight more recoveries. The provincial total is now at 1,835.The new cases are in the Saskatoon (two), Central West (one) and Regina (...

Sep 24, 2020

Six new cases of COVID-19 and 19 more recoveries recorded in Saskatchewan

There are six new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province and 19 more recoveries. The provincial total is now at 1,830.The new cases are in the Saskatoon (two), Central West (one) and Regina (thre...

Sep 23, 2020

Waskesiu hotel owner concerned with mixed messaging after COVID case leads to temporary closure

Nancy Wood, the owner of the Hawood Inn at Waskesiu Lake, is supposed to be in the middle of one of her busiest weeks of the year.The Men's Lobstick golf tournament at nearby Waskesiu Golf Course, usu...

Sep 22, 2020

10 new cases of COVID-19, nine more recoveries in Saskatchewan

There are 10 new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province and nine more recoveries.The provincial total is now at 1,824.The new cases are in the Far North East (one), Saskatoon (six), Central West ...

Sep 22, 2020

Saskatchewan purchasing more influenza vaccine

With flu season fast approaching, the Saskatchewan government has increased its order of influenza vaccine.In a media release Tuesday, the government announced it had purchased 36.5 per cent more vacc...

Sep 22, 2020

COVID-19 case reported at McClean Lake uranium mill site

A case of COVID-19 has been identified on the McClean Lake uranium mill in northern Saskatchewan.Orano Canada confirmed Sunday one of their employees tested positive and is in isolation at the mill ca...

Sep 21, 2020

Seven new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan

There are seven new cases of COVID-19 and two more recoveries in Saskatchewan today.According to a media release, the new cases are located in the Saskatoon (five), Regina (one) and South East (one) z...

Sep 21, 2020

NDP leader promises $10 million for student mental health

Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili has promised $10 million to support student mental health should he become premier this fall.Half of that money would be used to hire 50 mental health nurses for sch...

Sep 21, 2020