Health

Poor air quality values in northern Saskatchewan prompts warning

Environment Canada has issued special statements regarding the air quality in several communities throughout Saskatchewan. Numerous forest fires in the north are producing reduced visibilities in smok...

Jul 14, 2021

Province reports 18 new cases, six in Northern zones

Eighteen new cases of COVID-19 and 30 recoveries were reported today in Saskatchewan. This brings the provincial total to 49,322 cases; 48,386 recoveries and 363 cases are considered active.Of the act...

Jul 14, 2021

Province reports 27 new cases in Saskatchewan, 17 in northern zones

There are 27 new cases of COVID-19, and 47 recoveries, to report in Saskatchewan on July 13. This brings the provincial total to 49,304 cases; 48,356 total recoveries and 375 cases are considered acti...

Jul 13, 2021

TeleMiracle gifts over $180,000 for P.A. hospital neonatal unit

The Victoria Hospital Foundation (VHF) has announced another major contribution towards a critical piece of equipment for the new Malhotra Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Prince Albert's Victor...

Jul 12, 2021

A total of 80 new COVID-19 cases reported over past three days, two new deaths over the weekend

A total of 80 new cases were reported today and over the weekend in Saskatchewan; 42 reported on Saturday, 19 on Sunday, and 19 new cases reported today.Another 80 cases of COVID-19 were reported toda...

Jul 12, 2021

Jury trials to resume in Sask., courts announce lifting of other restrictions

Families who have been waiting months for closure, may now be one step closer to receiving it.The resumption of jury trials was included with Monday's update from the Saskatchewan Courts, and comes on...

Jul 12, 2021

Thirty-six new cases reported today in the province; one death

The provincial government is reporting 36 new cases and 57 recoveries from COVID-19 in Saskatchewan today. This brings the provincial total to 49,198 cases; 48,224 total recoveries and 403 cases consi...

Jul 09, 2021

SHA says masks will still be required in hospitals, clinics after Sunday

Changes may be coming to COVID-19 protocols in Saskatchewan on Sunday, but things won't be changing in many Saskatchewan Health Authority facilities.The SHA announced Thursday that masking, screening ...

Jul 09, 2021

'We're one community': Melfort's MLA talks final COVID-19 restrictions lifting on Sunday

With Saskatchewan's final few COVID-19 restrictions lifting on July 11, Melfort's MLA says the excitement is high for Sunday. "I don't know how many people have told me they're looking forward to the ...

Jul 09, 2021

Sask. wedding industry prepares for restrictions lift

As of Sunday at midnight, all mandated COVID-19 related restrictions in Saskatchewan will come to an end, which affects people who have planning their weddings and the businesses that host and plan th...

Jul 08, 2021