The province is reporting 25 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, extending the provincial total to 512. 24 of the new cases are in the far north region with 22 in La Loche. The other case is in the Saskatoon region. 194 cases are considered active. There are two more recoveries for a provincial […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is collaborating with other countries to work on ways to end the pandemic. Speaking at Monday morning’s COVID-19 update, Trudeau says Canada is providing $850 million to the effort. “The more we co-operate, the more likely we find a cure and find it quickly. That’s something we all want to see,” […]
The Canadian Football League is asking the federal government for up to $150 million in financial assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie told The Canadian Press on Tuesday that the league’s proposal involves three phases: $30 million now to manage the impact the novel coronavirus outbreak has had on league business; […]
The Saskatchewan government is confirming a fifth death in the province due to COVID-19. A man in his 80’s from the Far North region has died from complications related to the virus. That man is said to have been a resident of a long-term care home in La Loche. The government says 29 of the […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Canada’s Farm Show, formerly known as the Farm Progress Show, in Regina has been postponed because of the COVID19 outbreak. The Regina Exhibition Association and the Farm Show advisory board call it a difficult decision. Exhibition president Tim Reid says the show is about 50 days away but is order to continue flattening the curve […]
The daily briefing from the Saskatchewan government on the COVID-19 virus shows eight new cases bringing the provincial total to 349 with eight more recoveries bringing the total to 288. Of the eight new cases. seven are in the far north. On Friday, the government issued a public health order restricting travel in and out […]
The latest COVID-19 numbers from the province show 10 new cases and 10 recoveries. It is the first time there has been a double-digit increase in cases since April 8. It brings the total number of those to have come down with the virus at 341 with the amount of those recovered sitting at 280. […]
As promised in his speech to Saskatchewan people Wednesday evening, Premier Scott Moe and Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab have announced a five phase plan to begin re-opening Saskatchewan, as COVID-19 numbers continue to be relativity low. Current restrictions around travel and mass gatherings will remain in place for the foreseeable future. Moe […]
The province of Saskatchewan will unveil a plan on Thursday morning to re-open in five phases. On Wednesday night, Premier Scott Moe addressed Saskatchewan citizens live from his office at the Saskatchewan Legislature. Moe says he believes Saskatchewan can gradually allow businesses to re-open and get people back to work and that there are risks involved. […]
The Government of Saskatchewan and the Teachers’ Bargaining Committee have agreed to a tentative deal. The proposed Provincial Collective Bargaining Agreement now has to be presented to the Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation’s members to vote on. Education Minister Gordon Wyant says the new deal balances respect and appreciation for the teachers with the fiscal realities of […]
