The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses is calling on the provincial government to set up a task force to look into chronic staffing shortages. 83 percent of nurses say there is an unfilled temporary or permanent job at their place of work. SUN First Vice President Denise Dick says the task force would include government, employers, […]
Regina-Rosemont MLA Trent Wotherspoon was in a hospital Emergency Room in Regina early Friday morning, and will be back at the hospital for more evaluation and potential treatment during the weekend. On his Twitter feed, Wotherspoon reported he went to the ER around 2:30 in the morning with some pain. He even mentioned passing out […]
The summer of inflation is underway, and Saskatchewan residents believe it’s the biggest issue facing the province. A poll from the Angus Reid Institute found that 68 per cent of residents see inflation as a top-three issue in the province. Health care comes in second place, with 47 per cent seeing it as a top-three […]
The provincial opposition are calling on the Saskatchewan government to enact public health zones for protests around hospitals immediately. Recently there have been protests demonstrated outside hospitals including one last week that was held in Saskatoon Leader Ryan Meili was joined by Opposition Critic for Justice Nicole Sarauer in front of Regina General hospital earlier […]
Saskatchewan’s provincial auditor tabled her latest and final report on Tuesday morning. Of the several items covered in the 2021 report, Provincial Auditor Judy Ferguson highlighted concerns including patient safety at health care facilities, early learning and regulating recreational cannabis. Patient safety improvements The report stresses the need for the Ministry of Health to improve […]
Visitor restrictions in long-term care and personal care homes throughout Saskatchewan will further ease on May 30 as part of the province’s Re-opening Roadmap announced at the beginning of the month. The Saskatchewan government says these restrictions will loosen once the province moves to Step One of the plan. It means all residents of long-term […]
Saskatchewan’s premier has laid out his hopes for the federal budget set to be announced Monday afternoon. Speaking to reporters on Friday about the budget announcement, Moe said he wants the federal government to commit to being a full-funding partner of health care with a lift to the Canada Health Transfer over the next year […]
The Saskatchewan NDP says they have come up with a plan that will protect rural health in the province. Friday, NDP Leader Ryan Meili says it’s time for a government that takes rural health care seriously. Meili committed to repairing what he called years of Sask. Party under funding of rural health care, which he […]
The New Democrats are challenging the Sask. Party government on not punishing health care workers who speak up about issues in the health sector. NDP leader Ryan Meili brought up an email he, Premier Scott Moe and Health Minister Jim Reiter received raising concerns about the quality of care in a Strasbourg seniors care home. […]
The NDP is raising fears the SaskParty government is looking at cuts and crown corporation sell-offs to balance the books. Opposition leader Ryan Meili is dissatisfied with provincial fiscal projections and is worried about cuts to key areas like health and education. He expects taxes could also be on the rise and crown sell-offs. […]
