Provincial News

SLGA Target of Cyber Attack

Jan 17, 2022 | 5:34pm

On December 25th of 2021 the SLGA computer network was targeted in a cyber attack. Upon learning of the incident the SLGA quickly took steps to secure it’s system and mitigate the impact on data. An independent cyber security expert has been retained by the SLGA and an investigation is being conducted. The initial results […]

Saskatchewan now has a 40% test positivity rate for COVID-19

Jan 17, 2022 | 2:08pm

COVID-19 numbers across the province are reaching staggering new heights. New case numbers and hospitalizations are climbing, and the provincial test positivity rate is more than 40%. The highest it has been in the last 675 days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The province now has 167 hospitalized cases of COVID-19, including 13 people in the […]

COVID-19 case numbers rise as ICU numbers continue to decrease

Jan 14, 2022 | 2:26pm

The provincial government reported 1412 new cases of the COVID-19 virus in the province. Regionally 344 of the new cases are in the Saskatoon region, 334 are in the Regina area, and 168 cases are in the southeast. It’s also worth noting that the provincial update showed an increase of 170 confirmed cases of the […]

Charges laid in murder of 46 year old Jennifer Hendry

Jan 13, 2022 | 4:35pm

Charges have been laid in a homicide that took place on January 8th in the northern village of Air Ronge. The body of 46-year-old Jennifer Hendry was found by police after a call was placed. The RCMP major crimes unit arrested a teenage male from the La Ronge area in connection to the investigation – […]

Meili Wishes Premier a Speedy Recovery

Jan 13, 2022 | 2:58pm

After the revelation that the Premier of Saskatchewan had tested positive for COVID-19; well-wishes came from the desk of the official opposition. In a statement issued by the NDP, the official leader of the opposition Ryan Meili wished the Premier a speedy recovery. “Wishing the premier and everyone in Saskatchewan who has contracted COVID-19 a […]

Premier Scott Moe tests positive for COVID-19

Jan 13, 2022 | 10:13am

In a tweet sent the morning of January 13th, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe revealed he has tested positive for COVID-19. Premier Moe is experiencing no symptoms and will be self-isolating for the next 5 days. The Premier attended the January 12th COVID-19 briefing. Anyone who attended the event is being asked to self-monitor and rapid […]

Saskatchewan SPCA wants domestic violence shelters to accept the animals of victims

Jan 12, 2022 | 1:33pm

With Saskatchewan having the highest rate of domestic violence of any province – programs to support victims of violence are crucial. The Saskatchewan SPCA will be hosting a series of three webinars hoping to educate many on the importance of animals in the healing of victims and animal abuse being an early indicator of other […]

Despite rising cases – provincial hospitalizations remain low

Jan 11, 2022 | 2:21pm

The Omicron variant of Covid-19 is spreading and despite the rise in cases – the province’s hospitals are seeing relatively low numbers of hospitalized patients from Covid-19. More than 4621 cases were reported in December of 2021 with only 65 or 1.4 percent requiring hospitalization. Today the province reported 1027 new cases of Covid-19, of […]

RCMP seek person of interest in ongoing murder investigation

Jan 10, 2022 | 3:50pm

The Saskatchewan RCMP major crimes unit is seeking public assistance with a homicide investigation. Authorities in Air Ronge found a deceased person in a home on Waco Drive. The deceased has been identified as 46 year old Jennifer Hendry. The RCMP have released a video showing a grainy image of person in a black jacket […]

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