An advisory is being issued by the Saskatchewan Health Authority after a person who tested positive for COVID-19 visited some places in Lloydminster when they were likely infectious. The SHA says the person visited the Good Knight Inn and the Superlodge Motel along with Walmart and Superstore in border city between June 27 and July […]
It’s well-known small businesses in Regina have been hit hard by COVID-19. With that being the case, the city is hoping to step in with some financial assistance. At a meeting of the Executive Committee, a $2-million grant program was discussed. Forty percent of that program would run from August to December, with the remaining […]
SaskTel is posting a net income of $119.8 million in 2019-2020 as the province’s Crown corporations continue to release their annual reports this week. It’s short of their 2019-2020 target of $129.5 million and their 2018-2019 result of $127.4 million. The company is not sure how much of an impact COVID-19 will have on the […]
A resident from Northern Saskatchewan who tested positive for COVID-19 has passed away, which brings the province’s total COVID-19 death toll to 15. The government announced in a release on Tuesday that the individual was in their 20s. Dr. Saqib Shahab, chief medical health officer for Saskatchewan’s ministry of health, said this is a reminder […]
The federal government and Assembly of First Nations have signed a protocol agreement giving Indigenous people more jurisdiction over child and family services. AFN national chief Perry Bellegarde called this a good day. The agreement includes a commitment to regular bilateral meetings on the Act and on the co-development of schedule and agenda. Bellegarde said […]
SaskEnergy presented their annual report for the 2019-2020 fiscal year on Tuesday morning, calling it a “successful year” that saw infrastructure investment and a record demand in the province. Demand from SaskEnergy’s industrial transmission customers increased for the fifth straight year and contributed to their highest-ever level of transportation and storage revenue. In addition, the […]
With no current plans to keep the U.S border closed past July 21st as of now, many Canadians are hoping an extension of the closure will be announced in the near future. A majority 86 percent of Canadians surveyed don’t want to see the U.S. border re-open later this month. COVID-19 infection rates in the […]
While things are opening up at Evraz Place, the Regina Exhibition Association says everything but dressing rooms are open on the grounds. That has led to hockey players getting dressed outside in their vehicles before heading into the Cooperators Centre and onto the ice. President and CEO for REAL Tim Reid says while dressing rooms […]
The Office of Residential Tenancies will start accepting eviction applications for non-payment of rent from landlords on August 4th. Applications will need to be sent by email or by mail, and in-person services will not be offered. “When the pandemic began, we wanted to ensure tenants facing hardship as a result of COVID-19 were able […]
Saskatchewan continues its slow methodical re-opening process on Monday, with the continuation of Phase 4.2 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan. As of Monday indoor sports and activities can resume. On top of that, indoor pools, indoor rinks and performing arts centres can all re-open their doors if they so choose. The City of Regina says […]
