Health

Over 300 new daily COVID cases in the province for fourth consecutive day

The provincial government is confirming another 393 new cases of COVID-19 Monday.This includes 208 new cases in the northern zones: Far North West (25), Far North East (23), North West (65), North Cen...

Sep 06, 2021

Province reporting 418 new cases of COVID-19, two deaths

The Government of Saskatchewan is reporting 418 new cases of COVID-19.Those cases in northern Saskatchewan are located in the Far North West (20), Far North East (15), North West (50), North Central (...

Sep 03, 2021

Poll: majority of Canadians favour vaccine passport for non-essential places

A new poll suggests eight out of 10 Canadians backed the notion of a COVID-19 vaccine passport in the days leading up to this week's rollout of a certificate system in Quebec and news that Ontario wou...

Sep 03, 2021

COVID numbers continue to rise with another 267 new cases of COVID-19, one reported death

Another 267 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported today in the province, including another 145 in northern zones of the province.The new cases in Northern Saskatchewan today are located in the...

Sep 02, 2021

Métis Nation-Saskatchewan offers prizes to encourage COVID shots

Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan wants to sweeten the deal for those who get vaccinated for COVID-19.The organization has launched a new incentive program, This is Your Shot, in which fully vaccinated Mtis pe...

Sep 01, 2021

U of S study shows COVID-19 increase in North Battleford wastewater

The University of Saskatchewan's viral wastewater monitoring is showing increases of the COVID-19 variant in North Battleford's wastewater for the period assessed.The City of North Battleford recently...

Sep 01, 2021

Province reports 321 new cases of COVID-19

The province is reporting another 321 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today, the highest daily increase since April 12, 2021.This brings the Saskatchewan total to 54,688 reported cases; 2,372 cases co...

Sep 01, 2021

New report reveals widespread children’s rights violations during pandemic

Every year people's mental health becomes more important increasing the amount of supports online, in the community, and in schools.While the conversation about mental health is growing, and as more a...

Sep 01, 2021

Battlefords communities yet to discuss return of mask mandates

Amid budget season creeping up on both Battleford municipalities, the potential return of COVID-19 restrictions will be a key discussion in the coming weeks.After several professional sports franchise...

Sep 01, 2021

Increased COVID-19 exposure in Lloydminster at cabaret event

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising the public of increased COVID-19 exposure at an event in Lloydminster more than a week ago.The cabaret at Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds had a pers...

Aug 31, 2021