Environment Canada meteorologists say it’s windier than average in Saskatchewan as strong wind gusts have been constant on the prairies this spring. When averaged out, the month of May comes out as the windiest month of the year. Environment Canada meteorologist Terri Lang said they don’t necessarily keep statistics on wind, however their calculations for the Saskatoon area […]
There are now over 93,400 COVID-19 cases in Canada, with more than 7,500 deaths and close to 51,500 recoveries. At the daily pandemic update in Ottawa Thursday, chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says new statistics show the number of confirmed deaths due to the virus has increased to 8% from all total cases. […]
On Monday we reach phase three of the “Re-Open Saskatchewan” plan. That means gyms and fitness facilities will be able to operate once again under rules and guidelines. For the YMCA of Regina, the northwest location will be the first to open on the 22nd, followed by the east location on July 8th. CEO Steve […]
As restaurants prepare to open their doors again on Monday with Phase 3 of the “Re-Open Saskatchewan” plan beginning, there is “cautious optimism” that people will return to sit down and have a meal. The industry does realize though there are some who despite the safety measures that are being put in place including reduced […]
Following Tuesday’s Black Lives Matter rally in front of the Saskatchewan Legislature in Regina, Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab is warning the public that large public gatherings – like rallies and protests – can increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission. In a release sent out on Wednesday afternoon, the provincial government shared their […]
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling on the provincial government to introduce a plan for the safe reopening of schools in the fall. Some of their recommendations include the hiring of additional teachers and EAs to help limit the number of overcrowded classrooms. NDP Education Critic Carla Beck says that while there is no set date […]
Saskatchewan’s reporting one new case of COVID-19 on June 3 from the Far North region. There are now 647 reported cases in the province with 34 considered active. The total of recoveries remains at 602 since no new recoveries were reported on Wednesday. Two people in intensive care in Saskatoon. Of the 647 cases in […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has announced a change in their criteria for visitation, family presence and mask guidelines during the COVID-19 crisis. Expanded guidelines for compassionate care are now permitted immediately with full implementation expected in the coming week. For residents in long-term care, quality of life considerations will now be used in addition […]
The Queen City Ex has been cancelled this year. The 2020 edition is the latest event in Saskatchewan to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was to go July 29-August 1 Regina Exhibition Association Limited President and CEO Tim Reid said it was a difficult and necessary decision to make. “We’re a business that […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has declared to Beauval outbreak to be over. Health officials first declared the outbreak on May 1st after a general store employee tested positive for the virus and came into contact with customers between April 21st and 27th. As of Tuesday, there are no active cases of COVID-19 in the community […]
