Covid-19 News

No new cases of COVID-19 in Sask; 11 more recoveries

May 18, 2020 | 1:36pm

For the first time since the pandemic began, the provincial government confirmed that there are no new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. The province’s total case count remains at 592. 131 of those cases are considered active. Eleven more people have recovered, bringing the provincial total to 455. There are currently five people in hospital […]

Regina woman speaking out after discriminatory event at local Subway

May 18, 2020 | 9:29am

A Regina woman is speaking out after witnessing a disturbing event at a local restaurant. Sheree-Ann Sadler went to the Avonhurst Subway for lunch last week, when she noticed a homeless man walk up to the counter and ask for something, only to be denied by the staff. On his way out of the restaurant, […]

One new COVID-19 case; 11 more recoveries

May 17, 2020 | 1:52pm

The Government of Saskatchewan confirmed one new case of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 592. The new case is in the Far North region.  Of the 592 reported cases, 142 are considered active. Eleven more people have recovered, bringing the provincial total to 444. There are currently five people in hospital – two are […]

Riders’ Ryan says CFL players uneasy about potential lost season

May 17, 2020 | 7:50am

CFL training camps were to get underway today, but that will not be happening because of COVID-19. The league is hoping to get some kind of season in and they are hoping to get some federal aid as well, but whether or not they get one or both is not known at this time. Riders […]

BHP makes big donation to Sask. Food Banks

May 17, 2020 | 6:10am

The battle to fight hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic is getting a huge boost from BHP, who announced they will be giving over $100,000 to food banks around Saskatchewan. Ken Smith, Manager of Corporate Affairs, says that the company decided to make the huge donation because they felt the need to help out. “We feel […]

SHA says investigation into Pasqua Hospital COVID-19 case shows no outbreak is happening

May 16, 2020 | 2:12pm

The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it has finished its investigation into a COVID-19 case at Regina’s Pasqua Hospital and has determined the case is one that is community-acquired and that no outbreak needs to be declared. The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses had been calling for an outbreak declaration to be made because the patient in […]

Ottawa pledges $100 million for Canadian Red Cross response to COVID-19, disasters

May 16, 2020 | 2:08pm

The Canadian Red Cross is poised to receive $100 million in federal funds to support public health measures and rapidly enhance the group’s capacity to respond to COVID-19, as well as future floods and wildfires. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the funding on Saturday, saying national and community organizations are stepping up to provide crucial […]

COVID-19 puts Regina’s Canada Day celebrations on ice

May 15, 2020 | 4:45pm

In a move that shouldn’t be considered surprising, those behind the annual Canada Day celebration in Wascana Park say this year’s event has been cancelled due to COVID-19. The announcement comes days after Lieutenant-Governor Russell Mirasty announced Canada Day celebrations at Government House would not be held this year. The annual celebration in Wascana Park […]

NDP delivers deadline to province for proposals regarding budget, legislature

May 15, 2020 | 1:21pm

The Saskatchewan NDP has given the government a deadline to respond to their proposals for a full budget and to recall the legislature. In a letter from NDP House Leader Cathy Sproule to Government House Leader Jeremy Harrison, a date has been set for Tuesday, May 19. Meili said there is no description from the government […]

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