Saskatchewan

Pregnant nurse concerned about risk of COVID-19

A pregnant nurse in Regina is raising concerns about the risk of being exposed to COVID-19 on the job and what she feels is a lack of accommodations to protect her.The woman requested her identity be ...

Apr 13, 2020 (CJME News Staff)

FSIN want more measures for healthcare professionals after COVID-19 case in Northern Sask.

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is calling on the province to put better measures in place for healthcare professionals servicing First Nations.The FSIN said in a news release Sa...

Apr 13, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)

Sask. small businesses can begin applying today for provincial aid

Saskatchewan businesses impacted by COVID-19 can begin applying for provincial aid today.Saskatchewan Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison told Gormley on Monday the government will s...

Apr 13, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)

Almost twice as many recoveries as new COVID-19 cases in Sask. on Sunday

There are seven new confirmed COVID-19 cases and two new presumptive cases in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total up to 298 reported cases as of April 12.There was another big uptick in recove...

Apr 12, 2020 A warning sign outside a local business in Prince Albert during the COVID-19 pandemic. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Saskatoon unlikely to host NHL playoff games, says Sasktel Centre boss

On Friday, ESPN reported that one of the options for a potential return of the National Hockey League season would be to hold neutral site playoff games and Saskatoon was one of the cities listed as a...

Apr 12, 2020 (NHL/Facebook)

COVID-19 death toll rises to four in Saskatchewan

Another Saskatchewan resident has died from complications related to COVID-19. The death took place in Regina, and the person was in their 60's. The province has now reported four deaths in total.Chie...

Apr 11, 2020 (ID 177520873 © Rik Trottier | Dreamstime.com)

Post-secondary institutions adapting to current realities

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is adapting to the new realities brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak. The school has transitioned many classes to online portals. Dr. Has Malik, provost and vice president aca...

Apr 11, 2020 Saskatchewan Polytechnic is preparing for a number of possibilities going forward, (Submitted Photo/Saskatchewan Polytechnic)

Province reports seven new cases of COVID-19, with 21 more recoveries

The Saskatchewan government announced Friday there are six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan and one new presumptive case, bringing the provincial total to 285 reported cases as of April...

Apr 10, 2020 COVID-19 rapid testing strip. (File photo/Copyright: (c) Taoxedge / Dreamstime.com)

Family celebrations adapt to COVID-19 restrictions; Premier asks public to stay apart for Easter

Like many across the province, a Prince Albert man and his extended family are finding a way to be together this Easter long weekend, while also staying apart.Former 900 CKBI radio host Neil Headrick ...

Apr 10, 2020 Prince Albert resident Neil Headrick uses video conferencing platforms like Zoom to stay connected with family and friends. (submitted photo/Neil Headrick)

VIDO-Intervac to sterilize used N-95 masks for re-use, establishing emergency supply

As the world faces supply issues for N-95 medical-grade respirator masks in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saskatchewan Health Authority and University of Saskatchewan are striking a deal to...

Apr 10, 2020 N95 masks. (Saskatoon Police Service/Twitter)