The Saskatchewan Government is reminding residents to take proper precautions before heading out onto frozen bodies of water this winter. The province says it’s always best to check ice thickness before heading out, also taking into consideration that thickness can vary greatly from one side of a lake or river to another. As a guideline […]
The Throne Speech laid out by the provincial government Monday missed the point, according to the Sask. NDP. The speech focused on the province’s COVID-19 response and how the Sask. Party is going to fill campaign promises. NDP Leader Ryan Meili says the government painted a false picture of the current situation in Saskatchewan. “There […]
COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan continue to rise with 325 new cases announced Monday. The province’s case rate per 100,000 people is nearly double that of Ontario and Quebec’s. Newly appointed Health Minister Paul Merriman says he is confident that new measures introduced Friday will work in lowering numbers, but only if everyone complies. “We are […]
The Government of Saskatchewan says they welcome the American Department of Commerce’s decision to review duties imposed on Canadian softwood lumber exports to the United States. The review was initially launched in 2017. The decision retroactively reduces the duties to the US imposed on softwood lumber exports from 20 percent to 9 percent. Since 2017, […]
In light of COVID-19 transmission rates continuing to rise in Saskatchewan, the provincial government has implemented new public health measures to help reduce coronavirus numbers around the province. The new measures will come into effect at midnight on Friday November 27, and remain in effect until December 17th, when they will be reevaluated. All restaurants […]
An op-ed by the Sask. Medical Association is requesting additional measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. While the government did announce additional measures on Friday including mandatory masks in indoor public spaces for communities of 5,000 people or more, advocates feel more should be done. Tracy Zambory with Saskatchewan Union of Nurses […]
The Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation is calling on the government to take increased action to limit community spread of COVID-19. STF President Patrick Maze says they want the government to expand mask use to include the whole province, suspend all extra-curricular activities, and limit the number of schools each staff member can attend. Maze says the […]
The Saskatchewan NDP are calling for emergency action to help curb the spread of COVID-19 and support for local businesses during a second wave. Economy and Jobs Critic Aleana Young says there needs to be a plan in place to help small businesses make it through the second wave. “Businesses are still hurting here in […]
With the province expecting its first blast of winter this weekend, the Government of Saskatchewan is again launching its Cold Weather Strategy. The Strategy focuses on making sure everyone has access to safe shelter during cold weather, which may include emergency shelters or hotels. Jan Thorson with Mobile Crisis Services Regina says their goal is […]
SaskTel announced plans Wednesday to increase its investment in the provincial government’s Wireless Saskatchewan Initiative by more than $70 million. The additional funding will allow for the construction of 74 new macro cell towers in under served rural and resort communities by the summer of 2021. Minister Responsible for SaskTel, Don Morgan says it’s a […]
