Health

Saskatchewan Prevention Institute reminding ATV riders of safety tips

As conditions continue to clear up with spring right around the corner, the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute (SPI) is reminding residents to tread with caution and practice safe ATV use. In a media r...

Apr 12, 2021

New COVID-19 vaccine record set in province, 321 new cases

For the second straight day, Saskatchewan set another COVID-19 vaccine record, as they gave 13,170 doses. Now, 282,065 doses have been administered in the province to date. The 13,170 doses of COVID-1...

Apr 11, 2021

New daily record of 12,615 COVID-19 vaccines given in Saskatchewan, 236 new cases

A new one-day record of COVID-19 vaccine was given in Saskatchewan. There were 12,615 vaccines administered, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 268,895.The 12,615 do...

Apr 10, 2021

Stick It To COVID campaign features P.A. Elder

A 90-year-old Elder living in Prince Albert is currently appearing in the provincial government's Stick It To COVID campaign. A Lac La Ronge Indian Band member, Emily Cummings has her photos on billbo...

Apr 09, 2021

Second day for record breaking vaccine delivery, 358 new cases of COVID-19

The Government of Saskatchewan has administered another 11,634 doses of COVID-19 vaccine in Saskatchewan, the highest daily doses administered to date. This brings the total number of vaccines adminis...

Apr 09, 2021

SUN adds its voice to organizations calling for change to Sask. COVID vaccine rollout

Calls for the provincial government to adjust its COVID-19 vaccine strategy are growing, with the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses adding its name to the list of those who have called for change.SUN presi...

Apr 09, 2021

'Get in there and utilize it': Humboldt's mayor happy and excited for walk-in clinic

Thursday marked the first day the walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic was open in the City of Humboldt.Mayor Michael Behiel told northeastNOW he's very happy and excited to have a walk-in clinic in his co...

Apr 08, 2021

Province reports highest daily vaccine delivery, 205 new cases, two deaths

The Government of Saskatchewan recorded their highest daily number of vaccine deliveries to date with 10,437 doses reported on April 8. This brings the total number of vaccines administered in the pro...

Apr 08, 2021

Province expands COVID-19 vaccine booking eligibility to 55 and older

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced they've expanded the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to residents ages 55.Those 55 and older can now book their appointment online or by calling 1-833-SASKVAX...

Apr 08, 2021

Shahab says all adults could have access to COVID vaccines in four to six weeks

It appears an ambitious goal to get vaccines in the arms of all adults in Saskatchewan has become even more ambitious.During a provincial COVID-19 briefing Wednesday, chief medical health officer Dr. ...

Apr 08, 2021