The provincial ministry of health is reporting the first two deaths as a result of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. The two residents were in their 70’s. One case was related to travel. The province also announced 20 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 176. Five people are in hospital. One of those patients […]
The province of Saskatchewan has confirmed 9 new cases of COVID-19, bring the province’s total to 95. There are no presumptive cases awaiting testing, all cases are confirmed. Three people have recovered from the coronavirus, and five people have been hospitalized (Nithree in Regina, with one in ICU, and two in Saskatoon). Five of the […]
The Memorial Cup will not be handed out this season. To no one’s surprise, the Canadian Hockey League (WHL, OHL and QMJHL) announced the cancellation of playoffs and this year’s Memorial Cup which was to be played in Kelowna May 22-31. “We have continued to monitor the latest updates and advice from all public health […]
The latest numbers from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health on COVID-19 cases in the province show there are now 66 reported cases which is an increase of 14 from Sunday’s numbers. 65 of the cases are positive with one presumptive positive. For the first time, we are hearing that two of the cases are individuals […]
The lockout at the Co-Op Refinery will continue as the employer is saying no to recommendations given to the provincial government from special mediator Vince Ready. Federated Co-Op says after analyzing the report, they can not accept all aspects of the recommendations in their entirety and that modifications are needed especially after the outbreak of […]
Saskatchewan has eight new, confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of March 22. This brings the provincial total to 52 reported cases. 33 cases have been confirmed and 19 cases are presumptive positive. The provincial government says one of the the newest cases is a person in their late teens; the rest are adults. The Roy […]
The Saskatchewan government is shutting down more services in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Scott Moe says part of this is due to the fact that is he is concerned some people returning from international travel were not following the 14-day self-isolation policy. “These measures need to be taken and taken seriously. There […]
Saskatchewan now has 26 cases of COVID-19. The province’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab provided an update Friday afternoon. Eighteen cases are presumptive positive and eight are confirmed. Twenty-four of the 26 cases are well enough to self-isolate at home at present; two individuals are currently in hospital, admitted for medical reasons not […]
The province of Saskatchewan has declared an emergency and so has the city of Regina. Council went through a marathon emergency meeting on Friday to outline the various measures that will be taken. The Declaration of Local Emergency is in effect for seven days and orders the following within the city limits of Regina: • […]
The union representing locked-out employees at the Co-Op refinery says the contentious three-and-a-half month lockout will end soon if Federated Co-Op accepts the recommendations made by special mediator Vince Ready. “To be clear, our committee is not thrilled with the final report and the significant changes that are recommended,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. […]
