Tag Archives: Health
Melfort Hospital now home to CT scanner
After a decade of advocating and planning, the Melfort Hospital is now home to a Computed Tomography (CT) scanner.The $2.25 million project was promised to the region in 2010 by the provincial governm...
Sep 02, 2021
COVID numbers continue to rise with another 267 new cases of COVID-19, one reported death
Another 267 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported today in the province, including another 145 in northern zones of the province.The new cases in Northern Saskatchewan today are located in the...
Sep 02, 2021
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan offers prizes to encourage COVID shots
Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan wants to sweeten the deal for those who get vaccinated for COVID-19.The organization has launched a new incentive program, This is Your Shot, in which fully vaccinated Mtis pe...
Sep 01, 2021
Province reports 321 new cases of COVID-19
The province is reporting another 321 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today, the highest daily increase since April 12, 2021.This brings the Saskatchewan total to 54,688 reported cases; 2,372 cases co...
Sep 01, 2021
New report reveals widespread children’s rights violations during pandemic
Every year people's mental health becomes more important increasing the amount of supports online, in the community, and in schools.While the conversation about mental health is growing, and as more a...
Sep 01, 2021
Northern Saskatchewan reporting half of new COVID-19 cases in the province
The province is reporting another 274 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today, including 141 in the northern zones of Saskatchewan.This brings the total to 54,367 reported cases; 2,204 cases considered ...
Aug 31, 2021
Moe says unvaccinated will find things ‘more uncomfortable’ in Sask.
Premier Scott Moe issued a warning Monday to residents of the province who aren't vaccinated against COVID-19."It's going to be increasingly more uncomfortable for you in Saskatchewan to make the choi...
Aug 30, 2021
Total active COVID cases in Northern Sask. nearing 1,000, 199 new cases reported in province
The province is reporting another 199 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today, including 93 new cases in northern zones of Saskatchewan.This brings the total to 54,076 reported cases; 2,068 cases consid...
Aug 30, 2021
Public health warning of increased COVID-19 cases in the northeast
With over 140 active cases of COVID-19 in the northeast, public health is encouraging residents to take measures to limit the spread of new cases.Public Health Officer Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka with the Nort...
Aug 27, 2021
New logo and downtown revitalization plans discussed at Nipawin council meeting
Nipawin's tourism department has unveiled its new logo at the recent town council meeting on Aug. 23.Director of Parks and Recreation Chelsea Corrigan said a tourism grant through the Government of Sa...
Aug 27, 2021