Health

7,451 new COVID-19 doses, 249 new cases, two deaths

An additional 7,451 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 399,745. The 7,451 doses of COVID-19 vaccine report...

Apr 25, 2021

P.A. 'Freedom Rally' sparks COVID alert from SHA

UPDATE: An organizer of an anti-lockdown rally planned for Prince Albert this weekend is calling on people to stay away in light of a COVID warning announced by Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).SHA...

Apr 23, 2021

‘We have a government that is lying to us’: Meili takes shots at pandemic messaging

Is the provincial government downplaying the current situation on COVID-19 in Saskatchewan?NDP Leader Ryan Meili thinks so.Speaking to reporters Friday at the legislative building in Regina, the Oppos...

Apr 23, 2021

COVID-19 case at JP II

The Light of Christ Catholic School Division is reporting a case of COVID-19 in an individual from JP II Collegiate High School in North Battleford.The division is working with public health to inform...

Apr 23, 2021

Province reports 245 new cases and 296 COVID-19 recoveries

Another 245 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported by the Saskatchewan government on April 23. Along with 296 recoveries, this brings the provincial total to 39,392 cases; 36,458 recoveries and 2,46...

Apr 23, 2021

Saskatchewan health care system strained as number of COVID-19 ICU patients rises

Saskatchewan's intensive care units continue to be stretched to the breaking point by COVID-19.During a conversation with Gormley on Friday, Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone said th...

Apr 23, 2021

STARS radiothon flies high with $340,000 raised via airwaves

A grand total of $340,000 has been raised across Saskatchewan in the Critical Care on the Air Radiothon fundraiser.The two-day broadcast special, which signed off the air at 6 p.m. today, involved alm...

Apr 22, 2021

Drive-thru vaccine clinic available in North Battleford on Friday

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced North Battleford will be opening a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic on April 23.According to a media release, the drive-thru clinic will be at 391 Yel...

Apr 22, 2021

Mayor hopes 20 per cent vape tax might help deter users

With the new 20 per cent tax on vaping products being introduced in the province's new budget, local Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie said he hopes it will deter more people from vaping.The new Vapour Pro...

Apr 22, 2021

‘Just ask questions’: A registered nurse discusses vaccine hesitancy

Thousands of people across Saskatchewan are rolling up their sleeves for a COVID-19 vaccine every day, but not everyone is completely convinced about getting the shot.So how do public health officials...

Apr 22, 2021