Health

Active COVID-19 cases drop to lowest level since March 22; outbreak lifted at Lloydminster Hospital

Active cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan have dropped to their lowest level since late March. There are now 55 active cases in the province, with 10 more recoveries and four new confirmed COVID-19 cas...

May 30, 2020

SHA unanimously votes to accept 2021 capital and operating Budgets – COVID impact unknown

Pending provincial government approval in June, Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) board members have unanimously approved the 2021-22 capital and operating budgets.During their regular board meeting...

May 29, 2020

Two new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, total at 641

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced two new cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total to 641. One new case is in the Saskatoon region and the other is in the South region.Accordin...

May 29, 2020

Saskatchewan company connecting residents with healthcare providers

A way to access licensed doctors and nurses from the comfort of your home? There's an app for that.All Saskatchewan residents with a valid healthcard are now able to connect with healthcare providers ...

May 29, 2020

P.A. official explains drive-thru COVID-19 testing

As more people are expected to take advantage of expanded COVID-19 testing criteria, the coordinator of Prince Albert's testing site says the public is appreciating the relative ease of their drive-th...

May 28, 2020

Two new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan

As of May 28, there are two new cases of COVID-19 registered in the province, bringing the total to 639. One new case is in the North region and one is in the Saskatoon region. Of the total cases, 61 ...

May 28, 2020

HyLife and BHP donate to Humboldt District Hospital Foundation

Relief, shock and perfect timing were all words used by the executive director of the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation (HDHF) to describe two recent donations.The foundation was on the receiving ...

May 28, 2020

Two additional deaths from COVID-19 brings provincial total to 10

The province has recorded two additional deaths from COVID-19 in the Far North region. One person was an individual in their 80s and the other was a person in their 60s.A total of 10 people have died ...

May 27, 2020

Local spa, fitness centre excited to be back in business

On June 8 marks the beginning of Phase Three of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan. Gyms and fitness facilities are permitted to open along with places of worship, childcare facilities, and more personal s...

May 27, 2020

No new cases of COVID-19 in province, eighth death recorded

Another resident in the Far North region who tested positive for COVID-19 has died, bringing the provincial total to eight.The resident was in their 50s.An additional death remains under investigation...

May 26, 2020