Health

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

The province has recorded 10 new cases of COVID-19.The cases are located in the Saskatoon (seven), North East (one) and Regina (one) zones. One case location is pending.The total amount of reported ca...

Sep 16, 2020

NESD online learning environments revamped

The North East School Division (NESD) Board of Education received a an update on how online learning looks and is progressing for the 2020-2021school year.On March 13, students and teachers were sent ...

Sep 16, 2020

COVID-19 exposure in Wynyard and Foam Lake

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning of a possible COVID-19 exposure in Foam Lake and Wynyard, as well as Saskatoon.An individual who tested positive for the virus was likely infectious when a...

Sep 15, 2020

MRI services expanded for patients in central and northern Saskatchewan

Patients in central and northern Saskatchewan will have more access to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services after Mayfair Diagnostics began delivering services in mid-August.In a release, the Min...

Sep 15, 2020

Ten new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan

There are 10 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 more recoveries in Saskatchewan.According to a media release, the new cases are located in the Saskatoon (eight) and Central East (two) zones.To date, there h...

Sep 15, 2020

Eight new cases of COVID-19, one new recovery in Saskatchewan

The province has recorded eight new cases of COVID-19.The cases are located in the Saskatoon (six), South West (one) and South Central (one) zones.Three cases from last week were removed from the prov...

Sep 14, 2020

Saskatchewan’s top doctor reacts to anti-mask protests

Over the past few months, wearing a face mask has been a controversial subject for some.Across the province, multiple protests have taken place with people coming out against mandatory mask laws.Dr. S...

Sep 14, 2020

Possible COVID-19 exposure at Beeland Co-op Food Store and Sobeys Liquor Tisdale

There is a possible COVID-19 exposure in the Town of Tisdale.The Saskatchewan Health Authority announced an individual who recently tested positive for COVID-19 visited two businesses in Tisdale while...

Lisa Brady Sep 13, 2020

Local charities to benefit from Tim Hortons smile cookie campaign

The Tim Hortons smile cookie campaign gets underway across the country on Monday. Each restaurant owner chooses a charity, hospital, or program to benefit from cookie sales each year.The full $1 from ...

Sep 13, 2020

Shahab reflects on first six months of pandemic in Saskatchewan

Six months ago, many people in Saskatchewan had never heard of terms like social distancing or effective reproductive number. They never considered wearing a face mask to the grocery store.Things have...

Sep 11, 2020