SARCAN recycling depots open to the public Monday. Communications and culture manager Sean Homenick says staff members will be on hand to help if you wish to skip the line, have a bulk order, or would like to take care of your recycling normally. “If you want to enter the regular lineup, which a lot […]
As the province decides to open up beaches and outdoor swimming pools, The Lifesaving Society has listed some guidelines they hope to see followed through reopening. CEO of Lifesaving Society Saskatchewan Branch, Shelby Rushton, says that the province needs to allow enough time for lifeguards and pool staff to be trained properly. “They’re going to […]
There is a significant amount of doubt about re-opening the economy in particular in Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec. A survey conducted at the beginning of May by Hill and Knowlton Strategies indicates 47 per cent of Saskatchewan residents believe the province is opening too quickly and another 47 per cent say it’s just right. […]
Regina City Hall is set to reopen for limited services Monday, June 15th. Main floor counters will be available for customers to pay their water bills, property taxes, parking tickets, and for licensing services. When paying at City Hall, it is preferred you pay with debit or credit. The Building and Development Permit Counter will […]
The parameters for getting tested for COVID-19 are fairly wide. The Saskatchewan Health Authority says if you have symptoms, or if you work outside the home, are immunocompromised or a care provider of someone who is, if you’re going to be in the hospital for more than 24 hours, or if you are asymptomatic but […]
The Saskatchewan NDP, is calling for the province to request an independent investigation by the Provincial Ombudsman, into Saskatchewan’s Long-Term Care system. NDP Seniors Critic, Danielle Chartier, says nothing has changed since a 2016 Ombudsman investigation into long-term care, that found the system to be under strain. Chartier added she has spoken with people running […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has updated its visitor guidelines for maternity wards. Effective immediately, expectant mothers and families will now be allowed to have two designated family members or support people present in the room. Designated family members/support persons are chosen by the mother and family and may include but are not limited to partners, […]
The province is announcing more than just the latest COVID-19 numbers in Saskatchewan on Friday. The provincial state of emergency that has been in effect since mid-March continues with it being extended to June 24. The “Re-Open Saskatchewan” plan is also being clarified when it comes to a couple of issues. Outdoor sports and activities, […]
Country Thunder says the 2021 festival in Craven will be worth the wait. After making the tough decision to cancel the 2020 event earlier this month due to COVID-19, Country Thunder Saskatchewan CEO Troy Vollhoffer said in a news release the show will be incredible, adding they, “can’t wait to come home and energize the […]
Two individuals who attended a wake on Wednesday and funeral on Thursday in the Clearwater River Dene Nation have tested positive for COVID-19 after showing symptoms. The Saskatchewan Health Authority and Inter-Tribal Health Authority have declared a precautionary health advisory as a result. Anyone who attended the events is being asked by the SHA to immediately […]
