Health

Confirmed drug overdoses currently down across Northern Saskatchewan, suspected deaths still being investigated

Several communities across Northern Saskatchewan are currently on pace to see a drop in the number of overdose-related deaths year-over-year.According to data from the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, A...

Oct 06, 2021

Seven new deaths reported in COVID-19 patients in Saskatchewan, 478 new cases

The provincial government reported another 478 confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 69,809 reported cases.Seven new deaths were also reported today bringing the total Saskatchewan reside...

Oct 06, 2021

As holiday weekend approaches, NDP demands advice on how to spend Thanksgiving

Fearing a surge of COVID-19 infections fuelled by indoor gatherings, NDP Leader Ryan Meili is calling on the Saskatchewan government to limit gatherings and to offer advice on how people can safely ce...

Oct 06, 2021

Saskatchewan vaccine rates remain low, lack of trust high

Saskatchewan vaccination uptake is still among the lowest in the country, despite the introduction of vaccine passports and the return of mask mandates in recent weeks.Dr. Kevin Wasko, the Saskatchewa...

Oct 05, 2021

How to protect your lungs from wildfire smoke

With Saskatchewan residents facing decreased air quality due to wildfire smoke, two respiratory educators have shared some tips on how to stay safe. Jill Hubick and Jaimie Peters are both registered n...

Oct 05, 2021

Poor air quality, dry conditions in Northwest region

After a summer filled with wildfires, western Saskatchewan still hasn't seen the last of those conditions.Air quality warnings are in place for much of the province, as wildfires from the Hudson Bay r...

Oct 05, 2021

Government reports 242 new cases of COVID-19, 10 deaths in the province

The provincial government reported 242 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 10 new deaths of COVID-19 patients Tuesday.Among those new cases, 194 were unvaccinated individuals and 40 were among the 0-1...

Oct 05, 2021

15 new COVID-19 hospitalizations, 354 new cases in province

COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to grow in Saskatchewan. They increased by 15 people in Sunday's update and there are now a record 321 people in Saskatchewan hospitals being treated with COVID-19, ...

Oct 03, 2021

480 new COVID-19 cases, eight new deaths reported

The province of Saskatchewan is reporting 480 new COVID-19 cases, 402 of cases are from the unvaccinated. Of those unvaccinated, 100 are aged 11 or younger, who are not yet eligible to receive the vac...

Oct 02, 2021

Saskatchewan breaks record for daily COVID count; 601 cases reported

The province has broken its record for the most daily cases of COVID-19 reported, as 601 new cases were confirmed Thursday.The previous record was 552 cases recorded last Sunday.The province also repo...

Sep 30, 2021