There’s some good news for people who use the Regina Public Library as staff are hoping to have all RPL locations ready to reopen by July 13 amid the COVID-19 pandemic Libraries in Saskatchewan are permitted to open their doors starting on June 29th when phase 4.2 of the Re-open Saskatchewan Plan gets underway. However […]
There is a significant amount of doubt about re-opening the economy in particular in Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec. A survey conducted at the beginning of May by Hill and Knowlton Strategies indicates 47 per cent of Saskatchewan residents believe the province is opening too quickly and another 47 per cent say it’s just right. […]
Updates have been made to the guidelines for places of worship and graduation celebrations as the provincial government prepares for phase four of the Reopen Saskatchewan Plan. For places of worship like churches and temples, the number of people allowed will increase to one-third of the facility’s seating capacity to a maximum of 150 people […]
A target date for part one of phase four for Saskatchewan’s reopen plan will be announced early next week. In a news release on Thursday afternoon, the government said the guidelines for phase four will include child and youth day camps, outdoor pools and splash pads, and outdoor sports and activities for individuals and groups. […]
The blame game has started in the nation’s capital after MPs failed to give the unanimous consent needed to swiftly pass the government’s latest emergency aid bill. This morning from an Ottawa business, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admitted he was disappointed following a vote in the House of Commons on Wednesday night. Trudeau responded to questions […]
Carla Beck, education critic with the Saskatchewan NDP, admitted it’s exciting news that students and staff from pre-kindergarten to grade 12 will return to in-classroom learning in the fall. However, she hopes the provincial government will provide enough direction and resources to ensure there is a safe reintroduction in September. The NDP is calling on the […]
Two new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Saskatchewan as of Tuesday. One new case is in the Saskatoon region and the other is in the Far North region. There no new recoveries as the provincial total sticks at 624 recoveries. Of the 656 total reported cases, 19 are considered active. One person is […]
In-person classes will not resume in Saskatchewan until at least September, but the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation would like to know what the province is planning for once schools re-open. Classes are being held virtually until the end of June in the province, though most students are already moving up their grade year next year. When […]
Ground Effects Environmental Services, a company based in Regina, has developed a decontamination unit that has been lab-tested and proven to deactivate the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 on surfaces. Named the SANOZONE, it pumps ozone gas into an area to clean and decontaminate all surfaces inside of a room, including fabric and hard-to-reach areas. The […]
Relief measures have been announced for Saskatchewan’s mining industry in response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The provincial government has announced amendments to the Mineral Tenure Registry Regulations which will provide mining exploration companies additional time to increase capital and access mine sites to carry out exploration activities, work programs and engage with local […]
