Health

Melfort Mustangs player test positive for COVID-19

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has announced that a player on the Melfort Mustangs has tested positive for COVID-19."The Saskatchewan Jr. Hockey League, City of Melfort, the Melfort Must...

Sep 25, 2020

Province records 11 news cases of COVID-19, updates guidelines on fall holidays

The Government of Saskatchewan has reported 11 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 more recoveries in the province.The new cases are in the North West (one), North Central (three), Saskatoon (three), Central...

Sep 25, 2020

Melfort expected to get CT scanner by end of March 2021, at the latest

The City of Melfort, the Melfort Hospital, and surrounding area will soon have their long-awaited CT scanner.A press conference was held on Friday at the Melfort Hospital to announce more information ...

Sep 25, 2020

Feds pledge $440 million to join international vaccine program

OTTAWA - Canada will spend $440 million to join an international program which is trying ensure COVID-19 vaccines aren't just hoarded by rich countries, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday.But C...

Sep 25, 2020

SHA notifies public about potential COVID-19 exposure in Prince Albert

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting residents of Prince Albert of a potential COVID-19 exposure at a local business.According to a media release, a person who tested positive for COVID...

Sep 24, 2020

Five new cases of COVID-19, eight more recoveries in Saskatchewan

There are five new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province and eight more recoveries. The provincial total is now at 1,835.The new cases are in the Saskatoon (two), Central West (one) and Regina (...

Sep 24, 2020

Six new cases of COVID-19 and 19 more recoveries recorded in Saskatchewan

There are six new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province and 19 more recoveries. The provincial total is now at 1,830.The new cases are in the Saskatoon (two), Central West (one) and Regina (thre...

Sep 23, 2020

Waskesiu hotel owner concerned with mixed messaging after COVID case leads to temporary closure

Nancy Wood, the owner of the Hawood Inn at Waskesiu Lake, is supposed to be in the middle of one of her busiest weeks of the year.The Men's Lobstick golf tournament at nearby Waskesiu Golf Course, usu...

Sep 22, 2020

10 new cases of COVID-19, nine more recoveries in Saskatchewan

There are 10 new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province and nine more recoveries.The provincial total is now at 1,824.The new cases are in the Far North East (one), Saskatoon (six), Central West ...

Sep 22, 2020

Saskatchewan purchasing more influenza vaccine

With flu season fast approaching, the Saskatchewan government has increased its order of influenza vaccine.In a media release Tuesday, the government announced it had purchased 36.5 per cent more vacc...

Sep 22, 2020