Cameco says it is temporarily suspending production at its Cigar Lake uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan over the coming weeks due to the increasing risks posed by COVID-19. The company says that Saskatchewan is experiencing a significant negative trend in the pandemic, which is leading to increased uncertainty for the continuous operation of Cigar Lake, […]
The second phase of the Regina Economic Recovery Grant for local businesses will see the city program match $25,000 in grant funding for eligible applicants. Phase two applications begin on December 15 with submissions being accepted online weekly at the city’s website. A new intake period will start up every Tuesday. “Since initiating the program […]
As COVID-19 cases continue seeing an upward trend in Regina, the city’s mayor is asking citizens to limit gatherings to their own household during the holiday season. While Masters admitted it’s good news vaccines are on the way, she urged people to continue their efforts in limiting the spread of the virus. “It will be […]
Four offenders and two staff members at the Regina Correctional Centre have tested positive for COVID-19 as of Wednesday, according to Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Christine Tell. Providing the update to reporters on Thursday, the last day of the fall session at the Saskatchewan Legislature, she noted how the offenders that tested […]
More funding is on the way for school divisions allocated from the Saskatchewan government’s Safe Schools Plan. $37.5 million has been approved for emergent, one-time expenses to help keep staff and students safe in schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. This comes following the $51 million that was announced back in September. 51 applications were approved […]
The Saskatchewan NDP says they want to see “real support” for Saskatchewan’s businesses and employees affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Aleana Young, who serves as the economy and jobs critic for the official opposition, said the government is still giving mixed messages to the small business community ahead of the government’s December 17 deadline for […]
The Saskatchewan government has outlined its phased approach to delivering the COVID-19 vaccine to residents starting later this month. The plan includes an initial pilot of the delivery and storage of the Pfizer vaccine, a first phase focused on targeted vaccination of priority populations, and widespread access to the vaccine in the second phase. The […]
Positive cases have been found at George Lee School, W.F. Ready School and W.S. Hawrylak School on Tuesday, according to Regina Public Schools. Affected classes at the schools will be switching to remote learning starting Thursday. The Saskatchewan Health Authority informed Regina Public Schools of the cases on Tuesday. Close contacts have been provided with […]
The Saskatchewan NDP returned to the topic of COVID-19 during question period at the legislature on Wednesday afternoon. Party leader Ryan Meili asked the Sask. Party government when they first saw the modelling that showed a spike in cases at the tail end of the year and into 2021. “Why did [Premier Scott Moe] wait […]
All Saskatchewan Health Authority acute care facilities in Regina are limiting family presence and visitation at these buildings to compassionate care reasons only. The SHA said in a media release the decision is a result of “escalating COVID-19 activity in Regina”, which has prompted the organization to make a move in order to keep facilities […]
