February 3rd, 2022 the Saskatchewan government reported a rise in hospitalizations by 12 patients. The total in hospital is now 384, with 37 patients in the provincial ICUS. The province reported 837 new COVID-19 infections with 221 in the Saskatoon region, 257 in the Regina area and 74 in the south East portion of the […]
The Saskatchewan government says that Omicron wave requires a shift in how the Saskatchewan Health Authority is managing response to the virus. Saskatchewan residents are equipped with vaccinations and at home rapid tests – two tools Chief Medical Health Officer Saquib Shahab says are essential in fighting the 5th wave. Going forward PCR testing will […]
The Conservative Party has ousted Erin O’Toole as their leader. In a secret-ballot vote Wednesday morning, the Conservative MP’s decided to vote out their leader after just 17 months and one failed election. The MPs voted 73 to replace O’Toole, while 45 MPs voted to continue to endorse his leadership. Now the Conservative Party will […]
Saskatchewan doctors are disappointed with Premier Scott Moe’s recent comments on vaccines. This past weekend Moe issued a letter aimed at members of the trucking industry. In the letter he refuted the effectiveness of vaccines in mitigating the spread of COVID-19. A statement the president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association Dr. Eben Strydom says is […]
Provincial COVID-19 hospitalizations are at an all time high as of today. In today’s report the total hospitalizations have climbed to 363. The previous high was recorded in October of 2021 with 356. The Province is reporting 2 COVID-19 related fatalities today, with 42 patients in the provincial ICU. 736 new COVID-19 infections were reported. […]
Brace yourselves Saskatchewan – a clipper storm system is on it’s way. The clipper will bring a combination of fresh snow, possible freezing rain, and winds that could exceed 90 kilometers an hour across the province. Meteorologist with Environment Canada Terri Lang says different parts of the province will see different versions of the clipper […]
City crews are currently on the site of a water main break at the intersection of Broad Street and 11th Avenue. Drivers should consider an alternate route as northbound traffic on Broad Street will be detoured between 12th Avenue and Saskatchewan Drive. The repair will be completed on Saturday, January 29, pending weather or unforeseen […]
The Saskatchewan Government is reporting a 3 month record high for hospitalizations connected to COVID-19 for the province. At present time there are 342 people in hospital for COVID-19 related illness and 34 in provincial ICUs. In recent press conferences Chief Medical Health Officer Saquib Shahab has acknowledged that hospitalization numbers will climb – as […]
As the Saskatchewan government is on the cusp of relaxing isolation requirements Friday January 27th, rising case counts, hospitalizations, and new COVID-19 related fatalities continue to be reported in the province. On January 27th the provincial COVID-19 dashboard reported 1273 new cases of COVID-19. Among the new cases, 433 Saskatoon. 195 Regina and 85 in […]
The provincial government announced Thursday morning that changes will be made to the COVID-19 self isolation and close protocols. “As we learn to live with COVID, we learn to be prepared to transition our public health measures and responses,” Said Health Minister Paul Merriman during a virtual press briefing. The changes will take effect on […]
