Health

'We've buried too many,': Northerner plans hunger strike in Regina to protest inaction for suicide prevention

A popular Mtis musician from northern Saskatchewan is walking to Regina from La Ronge and plans to begin a hunger strike once he arrives to demonstrate against the province's inaction on suicide preve...

Jul 02, 2020

Six new cases of COVID-19, indoor rinks included in Re-Open Saskatchewan plan

The Government of Saskatchewan has reported six new cases of COVID-19 in the province.Three of the new cases are in the Far North, two are in the North region and one in the South.Of the 785 reported ...

Jun 30, 2020

One new case of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, provincial total at 779

Saskatchewan recorded one new case of COVID-19 and 18 more recoveries on Monday.According to a media release, the new case is in the Far North region.Of the 779 reported COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan...

Jun 29, 2020

New models show COVID-19 progress but with 'hotspots' to monitor: Trudeau

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says new federal models show continued progress in suppressing COVID-19, but with significant hotspots. He says the restrictions Canadians have lived with throug...

Jun 29, 2020

Just one new case and no recoveries of COVID-19 reported on Sunday

The Saskatchewan Health Authority reported just one new case and no recoveries of COVID-19 on Sunday. The new case is in the Far North, bringing the active cases in the region to 57 and 104 across the...

Jun 28, 2020

Six more cases of COVID-19 all in Far North, along with seven recoveries

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reporting six new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, all from the Far North region. There were also seven recoveries.That brings the active case count to 103, with 777...

Jun 27, 2020

Keep your pets in mind when the hot weather hits: Melfort Ambulance

The summer heat and humidity can take a toll on people, but it's also important to remember to keep an eye on our four-legged friends.Wayne Therres of Melfort Ambulance tells northeastNOW that tempera...

Jun 27, 2020

Province reports 13 new cases of COVID-19, 10 are connected to outbreak

There are 13 new cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total to 772 cases. Ten of the new cases are in the province's South region and are connected to the outbreak in the Maple Creek area. ...

Jun 26, 2020

Three new cases of COVID-19 in province, nine people in hospital

There are three new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the province, bringing the total to 759 cases. One case reported in the province's South region on June 18 was removed from the total count as the per...

Jun 25, 2020

Humboldt Chamber asking public to be patient, understanding with COVID-19 changes

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed all of our lives in countless ways.That includes local business owners, who have had to implement changes and restrictions to ensure the safety of staff and customers...

Jun 25, 2020