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 […]
Connor Bedard officially becomes a Regina Pat on Wednesday morning when the team takes him with the first overall selection in the WHL Bantam Draft, but he is already signed, sealed and delivered. On Tuesday, the Pats announced they have signed the Vancouver product to a WHL Standard Player Agreement. He comes to Regina after […]
Saskatchewan has two new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 315. Seventy-seven of the 315 reported cases are considered active. The total number of recoveries remains at 234. There are four people in hospital; including three who are receiving inpatient care and one person in intensive care. To date, 23,909 COVID-19 tests have been […]
