More Municipal Economic Enhancement Program, or MEEP, projects have been approved by the provincial government. 244 additional projects, valued at close to 89 million dollars, are being added. Now More than 740 projects have been approved, reflecting an investment of 127 million dollars. Government Relations minister Lori Carr says MEEP projects are a key component […]
Cameco’s Cigar Lake mine which shut down in March because of COVID-19 will re-open in September. CEO Tim Gitzel says, “it’s good for Cameco from a financial perspective, from a risk management perspective , and it’s good for northern Saskatchewan.” He says some communities in the north depend on the mine for employment, business development […]
Emergency services are being temporarily disrupted at the Herbert and District Integrated Facility starting on Thursday due to high COVID-19 activity in the area. The Saskatchewan Health Authority issued the advisory on their website, saying lab, x-ray and long-term care services are not being impacted by this disruption. Residents are being told to call 9-1-1 […]
Canada’s chief medical health officer has updated the COVID-19 situation in the country. Federal health officials say over 8,900 people have died from COVID-19 so far, while 87% of people who have contracted the virus have recovered. Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says federal health authorities are working in conjunction with officials in […]
The dressing rooms are once again open at the Cooperators Centre. As was the case for the entire arena for a brief period of time, the dressing rooms were closed due to COVID-19. Regina Exhibition Association President and CEO Tim Reid says this is one step closer to life as usual at the rink. “I […]
Another business is being highlighted as a possible COVID-19 exposure spot in Saskatchewan, this time Benesh, Bitz and Company in Saskatoon. A person who has tested positive for COVID-19 visited the business from July 15th to the 26th while likely infectious. Anyone else who attended that business is being asked to self-monitor for symptoms for […]
The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses is calling on the provincial government to make masks mandatory for indoor public spaces to help stem the recent rise in cases of COVID-19. SUN President, Tracy Zambory says healthcare workers wear them because they work, and that’s why people who come to health facilities also have to wear them, […]
The famous Danceland hall in Manitou each is set to return next month, but an important part will be missing to the tourist destination’s charm. The iconic dance hall is set to reopen in August but will only be able to offer shows as dancing is not permitted due to current public health guidelines. Owner […]
With no new positive cases in the area in the last 14 days, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is lifting some visitor restrictions at Prince Albert’s Victoria Hospital and long-term care homes. Two family members or support persons can be identified to support patients or residents, but only one person can visit the home or facility […]
The new president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association is speaking out on COVID-19 saying recent numbers show that we must once again do what we did when the pandemic started to prevent the economy from shutting down again. Dr. Barb Konstantynowicz says on behalf of all doctors in the province, she is asking you to […]
