Health

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

Premier wants answers on AstraZeneca, clarifies comments on vaccine queue

Saskatchewan's premier wants a decision on the AstraZeneca age range sooner than later.Scott Moe was on the First Ministers' call Wednesday, speaking with other premiers, the prime minister and Canada...

Apr 08, 2021

Prince Albert National Park report decline in Sturgeon River plains bison herd

The Prince Albert National Park (PANP) is reporting population numbers of the Sturgeon River plains bison herd have dropped by many hundred since a recent peak around 13 years ago. However, it could p...

Apr 08, 2021

SHA adds new COVID-19 vaccine walk-in clinic in Humboldt

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has announced they will open a new COVID-19 vaccine walk-in clinic in Humboldt starting Thursday.As per current walk-in and drive-thru clinic protocols, its for...

Apr 07, 2021

Melfort's Mayor and MLA react to 2021 provincial budget

Local politicians are reacting to the latest provincial budget released on Tuesday, April 6.The budget will see more investment in areas like education, healthcare, and mental health. That's something...

Apr 07, 2021

Medical association calls for Sask. essential workers to be immediately vaccinated

Change the provincial COVID-19 plan and get essential workers vaccinated against COVID-19 now: That's the plea from the president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association.Dr. Barb Konstantynowicz says ...

Apr 07, 2021