The Government of Saskatchewan has confirmed that a third person has died as a result of COVID-19. They also announced nine new cases in the province, bringing the total to 193. Four people are in hospital, including one person in ICU in Regina. Of the 193 cases, 87 are travel-related, 41 are community contacts, eight […]
Saskatchewan’s cabinet ministers and Members of the Legislative Assembly are receiving an increase in pay on April 1. But the premier of Saskatchewan is recommending people give back to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a written statement sent out to media on Wednesday, Premier Scott Moe announced that he will be donating the […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says details on the federal governments employee wage package, which will cover 75% of employees wages will be announced this afternoon. During his daily COVID-19 update in Ottawa, he once again stated all businesses will be eligible. “What I can say now is that it’s going to be available for businesses […]
Speaking in Regina Wednesday morning, federal Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer called on Ottawa to stop the carbon tax increase scheduled for April 1st. Scheer also asked the federal government to refund GST cheques collected over the past six months. The Prime Minister has not hinted that this could become a reality as the price on […]
APAS has launched a new farmer survey over the COVID-19 pandemic. APAS President Todd Lewis says the survey will track how the farmers across the province are coping with the COVID-19 crisis. He says the weekly survey will track farmer concerns about such issues as credit, seeding supplies, shipping delays and mental health Lewis says […]
The General Manager of the Saskatchewan Roughriders says the team is doing their part during the COVID-19 outbreak. Jeremy O’Day says no players or coaches have tested positive, and that he’s looking forward to the 2020 season regardless if it is shortened or not. O’Day said he is in self isolation, and is still working […]
COVID-19 fears have forced the Regina officials to cancel the April 24 and 25 Household Hazardous Waste Days. However the city is looking at alternatives so residents can dispose of hazardous materials due to the cancellation. Citizens are now being asked to safely store their hazardous materials until the city’s next event and to not […]
Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the Ministry of Social Services Pandemic Response. The response will support vulnerable Saskatchewan citizens and the organizations that serve them by leveraging existing resources within the system, adapting policies and allocating new resources. “Our government is committed to providing supports to vulnerable citizens in Saskatchewan through this time of […]
Increased protection and enhanced supports for Saskatchewan’s seniors is what NDP leader Ryan Meili is asking for during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meili said more is needed from the provincial government in terms of direction, which is why his party is requesting three specific supports. • Clear rules around physical distancing in seniors’ facilities to protect […]
The provincial ministry of health is reporting eight more cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. This brings the provincial total to 184. However, the province says seven more people have recovered, bringing the provincial recovery total to 21. Four people are in hospital with COVID-19. This includes one case in the ICU in Regina. There are […]
