Health

One new case of COVID-19 in Sask., next phase of Re-Open Plan begins Monday

There is one new case of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total to 684.The newest reported case is in the Saskatoon region.Of the 684 reported cases, 40 remain active. A total of 631 have recove...

Jun 16, 2020

Province reports 18 new cases of COVID-19, most of which are connected to funeral, wake in the Far North

There are eighteen new cases of COVID-19 in the province, 13 of which are located in the Far North region. The latest tally brings the provincial total to 683. Most of the cases are connected to a wak...

Jun 16, 2020

Restaurateurs enjoy steady flow of customers first week back

Heading into the summer, restaurateurs in the Battlefords are feeling optimistic a week after reopening.As part of eased restrictions from phase three of the province's reopening plan, several restaur...

Jun 15, 2020

One new COVID-19 case in Sask. as total moves to 665

The trickle of new COVID-19 cases continues in Saskatchewan with one additional case to add to the total which has now reached 665.The provincial government reported Sunday the new case was from Saska...

Jun 14, 2020

One new COVID-19 case in Sask., 23 considered active

The daily update of COVID-19 numbers from the province continues to look positive, with just the one new case reported Saturday.The additional case, in the Far North Region, brings the provincial tota...

Jun 13, 2020

Skate Park, playgrounds open as restrictions ease

Residents in the Battlefords wasted little time in getting outside to enjoy newly reopened areas of the community.The province recently announced playgrounds are open for the public to enjoy again, pr...

Jun 13, 2020

Calls grow for Trudeau to end MSM blood donation ban

OTTAWA - As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to make people sick across Canada, health authorities are imploring Canadians to donate blood - all Canadians except men who have had recent sex with other ...

Jun 13, 2020

Three new cases of COVID-19 in Sask., those who attended funeral in Clearwater River Dene Nation urged to self-isolate

There are three more cases of COVID-19 in this province and more expected after two people tested positive for the virus having attended a funeral and wake at the Clearwater River Dene Nation. The two...

Jun 12, 2020

Canadian expert says he is confident COVID-19 vaccine is months, not years away

OTTAWA - One of Canada's preeminent infectious disease experts says he is confident a vaccine for COVID-19 will be ready in months, not years. Dr. Gary Kobinger, director of the Research Cen...

Jun 12, 2020

Rotary Skate Park and playgrounds open in North Battleford

As the City of North Battleford opens its playgrounds today, a much discussed amenity is also ready for kickflips and slides. The Rotary Skate Park is available to the public, after the removal of sha...

Jun 12, 2020