Health

Saskatchewan not asking for COVID-19 help, yet

Saskatchewan hospitals are full of COVID patients and on Thursday there were 78 people reported in ICU, which is one off the number of ICU beds the province has on a normal day.But at a news conferenc...

Oct 08, 2021

Proof of vaccination soon needed for driver's test

People looking to take a driver's test in Saskatchewan will now need to prove their fully vaccinated against COVID-19.The Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) announced on Thursday they will start ...

Oct 07, 2021

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...

Lisa Brady 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

Emergency services disruption for one week in Porcupine Plain

A week-long disruption to emergency services in Porcupine Plain has started today.From this morning at 8 a.m. until next Tuesday at 8 a.m., emergency services and outpatient services will not be avail...

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