Health

Saskatchewan reveals plans to reduce surgical wait times, increase ICU beds

Saskatchewan is taking steps to eliminate the surgical backlog caused by COVID-19, and to create more intensive care beds for patients.On Thursday, the government and the Saskatchewan Health Authority...

Dec 09, 2021

North Battleford's Dr. Tootoosis departs from SHA Board

A North Battleford doctor has departed from the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Board of Directors, of which she is one of the founding members.The SHA confirmed that Dr. Janet Tootoosis, of Pound...

Dec 08, 2021

Moe taking heat over phone call to leader of Sask. anti-vaccine group

Premier Scott Moe is getting a lot of criticism over a conversation he had with the leader of a Saskatchewan group that is against the COVID-19 vaccine, vaccines for children, and mandates.Moe said he...

Dec 08, 2021

Premier confirms first cases of Omicron variant in Saskatchewan

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 has reached Saskatchewan.Premier Scott Moe confirmed the first detected cases while speaking to Gormley on Wednesday."We'll be reporting some Omicron cases today here i...

Dec 08, 2021

Saskatchewan changes eligibility for COVID booster shots

Saskatchewan is making COVID-19 booster shots available to more people in the province.During a media conference Tuesday, Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency president Marlo Pritchard announced changes ...

Dec 07, 2021

COVID booster shot age of elegibility lowered, clinic today in Melfort

More people in Saskatchewan can get their COVID-19 booster.The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency announced changes to eligibility for booster doses this morning.Anyone 50 years of age and older who ha...

Dec 07, 2021

Healthcare workers asking for help, more workers

Workers in healthcare are getting so tired and overworked they're quitting and retiring early, according to the head of CUPE local 5430.Bashir Jalloh attended the legislative building Thursday morning...

Dec 03, 2021

Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone steps down

Scott Livingstone is stepping down as CEO of the Saskatchewan Health Authority.In a news release, the SHA announced its board of directors received notice that Livingstone has left his position effect...

Dec 02, 2021

‘Some of the highest prices I’ve ever seen:’ Industry reacts to rising food costs

Consumers are paying more for their food at the grocery store, especially for products like meat and dairy.According to Statistics Canada, the cost of groceries is up about 2.7 per cent from last year...

Dec 02, 2021

One new death and 81 new cases of COVID-19 identified today

Another 81 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed today by the provincial government. Of the new cases, 55 were identified in individuals who are unvaccinated.Nineteen new cases have also been located i...

Dec 01, 2021