Health

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

COVID-19 case reported at McClean Lake uranium mill site

A case of COVID-19 has been identified on the McClean Lake uranium mill in northern Saskatchewan.Orano Canada confirmed Sunday one of their employees tested positive and is in isolation at the mill ca...

Sep 21, 2020

Seven new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan

There are seven new cases of COVID-19 and two more recoveries in Saskatchewan today.According to a media release, the new cases are located in the Saskatoon (five), Regina (one) and South East (one) z...

Sep 21, 2020

NDP leader promises $10 million for student mental health

Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili has promised $10 million to support student mental health should he become premier this fall.Half of that money would be used to hire 50 mental health nurses for sch...

Sep 21, 2020

Melfort woman raising funds, organizing walk for childhood cancer

A walk in Melfort on Wednesday will aim to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer.The Believe in the Gold foundation walk's typically take place in the larger cities like Regina and Saskatoon ...

Sep 21, 2020

19 new cases of COVID-19, new COVID Alert app launched

There are 19 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 more recoveries in the province on a day the government announced a new COVID Alert application.The new cases are located in the Saskatoon (12), Central West ...

Sep 18, 2020

Six months later: Lockdown in Saskatchewan

For some, it almost seems like a dream when Saskatchewan was turned upside down six months ago.On March 18, the provincial government issued orders to lock down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Stores clo...

Sep 18, 2020

Province records seven new cases of COVID-19, four more recoveries

There are seven new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province and four more recoveries. The provincial total is now at 1,757.One case from Sept. 16 has now been removed from the total because it was...

Sep 17, 2020

Yoga instructors in Melfort adapt to COVID-19 challenges

Melfort yoga instructors have had to make changes to adapt to challenges posed by the pandemic.Taryn McDonald with Untamed Balance Yoga and Wellness had offered outdoor yoga classes but as the weather...

Sep 17, 2020

NDP hopes to ban private health services, increase investment in health

The Saskatchewan NDP is hoping to reform the provincial health-care system.The party announced a new policy Wednesday entitled The Saskatchewan Medicare Protection Act.A major change it lists is banni...

Sep 16, 2020