Concerns from the Saskatchewan NDP were voiced on the last day of the spring session at the Saskatchewan Legislature regarding the cancellation of pandemic contracts between the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the province’s family doctors. The opposition party described it as a snap decision by the SHA to cancel those contracts, which Health Critic Vicki […]
If all goes well, the City of Regina is setting target dates for three of its recreation facilities to re-open. In a release, the city says the North West Leisure Centre, including its strength and conditioning area, will open again on Wednesday. The Lawson Aquatic Centre and its strength and conditioning area, will re-open on […]
During the final day of Question Period Friday, the Saskatchewan NDP questioned the Sask Party government on their priorities early on in the COVID-19 pandemic. NDP leader Ryan Meili said school boards were reportedly saving space for Elections Saskatchewan for a spring vote instead of COVID-19 response. “Will the Premier stand in this house and […]
The city of Regina is debating on what they do with school zone speeding tickets that were handed out during the pandemic. This comes after 6,000 tickets were issued in Regina for going above the posted 30 km/h between 7AM and 7PM. Mayor Michael Fougere said there’s strong points on both sides when it comes […]
The New Democrats are concerned with process the government underwent in 2014 that saw the removal of supplies from a pandemic supply room in Regina, including around 166,000 N-95 respirator masks. A Freedom of Information request from the Saskatchewan NDP indicates the government paid Lean consultants from the U.S. to help lead a “spring cleanup” of a pandemic room […]
An eviction ban currently remains in place in Saskatchewan, and since the beginning of the pandemic, over $30 million is now owed to Saskatchewan landlords That according to Cameron Choquette, Executive Officer, with the Saskatchewan Landlord’s Association, who says that number is effecting many smaller landlords, often run by families in rural or urban communities. […]
Movie theaters were given the go ahead to open on Monday, as part of the province’s “Reopen Saskatchewan Plan” Phase 4.2. CEO of Landmark Cinemas Canada, Bill Walker says he is excited to welcome back Saskatchewan movie lovers on Friday. “We’re excited to get back open at our three locations in Saskatchewan,” said Walker. “And […]
Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 numbers are quite manageable when you see a majority of the 88 active cases in the province are being attributed to outbreaks in the Far North and the Maple Creek region. Despite that, some are wondering if the province should make it mandatory to wear a mask. Premier Moe says it is an […]
Businesses, events and activities continue to re-open in the second part of Phase 4 of Re-Open Saskatchewan. Beginning Monday, July 6, indoor pools, indoor rinks, indoor sports and activities, and the performing arts – including music, dance and theatre – will be able to re-open. The seating capacity for restaurants and licensed establishments will also […]
Six new cases of COVID-19 are being announced by the province on Tuesday. Three of those cases are in the Far North with two in the North and one in the South. It brings the total number of cases in Saskatchewan to 785 and the total number of active cases to 88. Five people have […]
