Health

Positive COVID-19 case has connection to Foam Lake Elementary, school closes out of precaution

The Foam Lake Elementary school in the Horizon School Division is closed for today as a precautionary measure and will re-open on TuesdayA case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in an individual with a connec...

Oct 09, 2020

Possible COVID-19 exposure in Beauval

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising the public about a potential COVID-19 exposure in Beauval.According to a media release, the SHA said anyone who was at the Gospel revival on Oct. 3 ...

Oct 08, 2020

PBCN, LLRIB communities lockdown as coronavirus reappears in region

All Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) communities have been locked down after coronavirus cases appeared in three this week.The lockdowns were in place as of Oct. 8 at 7 a.m. and will continue until...

Oct 08, 2020

COVID-19 vaccine still months away but review team working to speed approvals

OTTAWA - Health Canada is in talks with all of the vaccine developers that signed supply deals with the federal government to kick-start the approval process and get COVID-19 vaccines to Canadians as ...

Oct 08, 2020

Province records 10 new COVID-19 cases, 11 more recoveries

There are 10 new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province and 11 more recoveries.The provincial total is now at 1,994.The new cases are located in the Saskatoon (four), Central West (one), Central ...

Oct 07, 2020

P.A. nurse wins appeal regarding health care social media comments

A Prince Albert nurse says she's relieved following an ultimately successful legal battle with her professional association over social media comments she made.Carolyn Strom spoke to reporters followi...

Oct 06, 2020

Province records 16 new cases, advises reducing contacts

There are 16 new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province and 20 more recoveries. The provincial total is now at 1,984.The new cases are in the Far North West (one), North Central (one), Saskatoon ...

Oct 06, 2020

Nine new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan

There are nine new cases of COVID-19 and 19 more recoveries in Saskatchewan.The new cases are in the Saskatoon (one), Central East (five), Regina (one), South Central (one) and South East (one) zones....

Oct 05, 2020

13 new cases of COVID-19 in the province

There are 13 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 more recoveries in Saskatchewan. Two are in the North.According to a government media release, the new cases are located in the North Central (one), North Eas...

Oct 02, 2020

Hawks seeking additional volunteer security guards ahead of potential pandemic season

As Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) clubs prepare for a potential season amidst the coronavirus pandemic, one team is seeking the public's assistance to get more hands on deck. The Nipawin Haw...

Lisa Brady Oct 01, 2020