Health

Cancel travel plans, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urges Canadians

OTTAWA - Canadians should cancel any non-essential travel plans they might have, whether it's abroad or even between provinces, as new restrictions are on the way, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said T...

Jan 26, 2021

Canada's vaccine deliveries further threatened as Europe mulls export controls

OTTAWA - Canada's anxiety-laden COVID-19 vaccine programs are facing further threats as Europe warns drug makers it might impose export controls on European-made vaccine doses.All of Canada's current ...

Jan 26, 2021

Olympic medalist Clara Hughes and advocate Mark Henick part of this week's mental health awareness events

People looking to learn more about mental health and gain some advice on coping may be interested in some events and campaigns planned for this week.The Canadian Mental Health Association Saskatchewan...

Jan 25, 2021

Advances in technology creating more opportunities for predators, says ICE coordinator

The man leading the charge for the province's internet child exploitation unit (ICE), is encouraging parents to talk to their kids about online safety.Staff Sgt. Shawn Stubbs spoke to the media Monday...

Jan 25, 2021

Positive COVID-19 cases in Medstead, Luseland schools

Living Sky School Division (LSSD) is reporting two positive cases of COVID-19 at rural schools within the division.The cases were diagnosed on January 21, in individuals at Medstead Central School and...

Jan 25, 2021

240 new COVID cases, one death

The province administered 304 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine yesterday, bringing the total amount to 33,353. There was one new death reported.As of Jan. 25, 102 per cent of the doses received were admi...

Jan 25, 2021

New social media campaign targets COVID-19 misinformation with science

EDMONTON - A group of Canadian scientists and health experts is starting a campaign to debunk misinformation about COVID-19.The scientists involved are using the hashtag #ScienceUpFirst to provide inf...

Jan 25, 2021

Battlefords residents asked to keep pets indoors during extreme cold

With temperatures dipping to -29 Celsius in North Battleford Monday, feeling more like -40 with the wind chill, animal care providers are asking people to be extra careful to ensure their pets are not...

Jan 25, 2021

The end of hugs: How COVID-19 has changed daily life a year after Canada's first case

MONTREAL - On January 25, 2020, Canadians were still living their lives like they always had: commuting to the office, visiting friends, dining out, hugging loved ones, vacationing. But the announceme...

Jan 25, 2021

Saskatchewan now over 100 per cent in COVID-19 vaccines administered; 260 new cases, three deaths, 168 recoveries

Saskatchewan has now administered a total of 33,039 COVID-19 vaccines, putting them over at 101 per cent of doses received that have been administered. Healthcare workers in the province have been abl...

Jan 24, 2021