Health

North West College to continue clinical work for nursing programs

Some post-secondary institutions in the province are looking at continuing their nursing programs throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and within new safety parameters.North West College is currently work...

Mar 27, 2020 Clinical work for nursing students at North West College will pik this week, with increased safety parametres in place. (battlefordsNOW Staff/Josh Ryan)

P.A. woman receives parade for 40th birthday

Dozens of Shannon Billo's closest friends and family showed up for her 40th birthday on Thursday in Prince Albert, and none of the province's social distancing rules were breached.Shannon and her husb...

Mar 27, 2020 (submitted photo/Cory Lillis)

Federal government commits to work with First Nations who postpone elections

In the wake of rising health concerns surrounding COVID-19, the federal government is now providing some direction to First Nations' who have scheduled elections.In a Twitter post Friday morning, Marc...

Mar 27, 2020 (The Canadian Press)

Nine new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan

The government has announced nine new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan.According to a media release, as of March 27, 2020 the new confirmed cases brings the provincial total to 104.Six individuals are h...

Mar 27, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)

Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association processing hundreds of inquiries about emergency licenses

One week ago, the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association put out an urgent call to its eligible members - including retired nurses, non-practicing nurses, and grad nurses to register for emergency...

Mar 26, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)

Nine new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan

There are nine new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan.In a media release, the provincial government said as of March 26, 2020, the provincial total was 95.There are five new cases in a broad reg...

Mar 26, 2020 Poster on pharmacy window. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)

'A death sentence:' Advocates warn of COVID-19 spread in jails, prisons

Advocates across Canada are calling for the release of non-violent offenders and a unified plan to deal with the health and safety of inmates during the COVID-19 pandemic. "What we have is people...

Mar 26, 2020

Lakeland event COVID-19 cases: reaction

The President of the Lakeland Tree Dodgers Snowmobile Club said he learned about two cases of COVID-19, through social media.The Saskatchewan Health Authority said two people, including one who served...

Mar 26, 2020 (Facebook/ Lakeland Tree Dodgers Snowmobile Club)

Sask. woman with COVID-19 concerned over out-of-date info

Jennifer White received the news no one wants to hear right now: She tested positive for COVID-19."(I'm) devastated because of what comes along with this now," White said. "(I'm) feeling isolated beca...

Mar 26, 2020 Jennifer White says her flight wasn't included on a list put out by the Saskatchewan government, despite her testing positive for COVID-19. (Jennifer White/Facebook)

SHA issues advisory for people who attended event in Christoper Lake

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is advising anyone who attended the Lakeland Snowmobile Club Wilderness Rally Supper in Christopher Lake on Saturday, March 14, 2020 between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. to sel...