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Good news, bad news on the COVID-19 situation in Saskatchewan

May 27, 2021 | 1:59pm

Active COVID-19 cases continue to drop in Saskatchewan, but it is another sad news day as six more people have died as a result of the virus. In its daily update, the government says five of the six are from the Saskatoon zone with one being in their 60’s, two in their 70’s and two […]

Riders great Jack Abendschan battling dementia

May 26, 2021 | 2:42pm

A Saskatchewan Roughrider legend is battling dementia and his wife is doing what she can to help with Rider Nation coming through. Jack Abendschan, who played for the green-and-white in the 60’s and 70’s and was named to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2012, was diagnosed with dementia in 2008.  The family and […]

Moe delivers message to those who choose not to be vaccinated

May 25, 2021 | 4:59pm

Premier Scott Moe took full aim at those who have made the conscious choice not to be vaccinated as the province delivered an update on the COVID-19 situation Tuesday. He focused in on those who are adamant against getting vaccinated and have been demonstrative on that front “You should know and you should be fully […]

Saskatchewan’s active COVID-19 case count dips below 1,500

May 25, 2021 | 2:12pm

More encouraging numbers on the COVID-19 front in Saskatchewan on Tuesday as 111 new cases are being reported to go along with 197 new recoveries and no new deaths. It puts the active case count at 1,451.  The province hasn’t seen that low of a number since March 21 when it stood at 1,447. The […]

Those 80 and older can get second dose starting Monday

May 23, 2021 | 4:17pm

Those who are 80 or older, or those receiving their first COVID-19 vaccination dose on or before March 1, can book their second vaccination shot starting Monday. Those eligible need to know the date of their first immunization. That information can be found on the vaccine card received after your first shot or through MySaskHealthRecord. […]

Mood at Regina ICUs improving as COVID-19 numbers drop

May 20, 2021 | 10:42pm

Thursday’s COVID-19 update from the province showed of the 138 people in Saskatchewan needing hospitalization, 15 of the 26 getting intensive care are in Regina.  Those 15 range in age from someone in their late 20’s to someone in their mid 80’s. That is a far cry from a few weeks ago when the ICUs […]

Attendance at province’s outdoor graduation ceremonies set at 150

May 19, 2021 | 3:19pm

Graduation guidelines are being updated by the government as the province nears the Step One reopening date of May 30. As of that date, outdoor ceremonies can happen with up to 150 people including graduates and guests can be held. This does not include teachers and staff that will help in the event. When Step […]

Active case count in Saskatchewan keeps dropping

May 19, 2021 | 2:35pm

The province is reporting 141 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday to go along with 180 recoveries.  This puts the active case count at 1,786. That is the lowest since March 26 when the total stood at 1,680. 88 new variants of concern are also being reported. The new cases are located in the following […]

SHA plans on starting COVID-19 vaccine program in schools next month

May 18, 2021 | 3:28pm

Delivery dates are being finalized, but the Saskatchewan Health Authority says it will start administering COVID-19 vaccines in elementary and high schools across Saskatchewan in June. Once dates are confirmed, the information will be communicated directly to parents through their child’s school. There will be more than 90,000 vaccines in total for individuals 12 years […]

Province sets schedule for second vaccination eligibility

May 18, 2021 | 2:32pm

A tentative schedule for when Saskatchewan people over the age of 45 can book their second COVID-19 shot has been released by the government. The campaign to get second doses has already started for those aged 85 or over. Those 80 and over will be eligible starting May 24. During Tuesday’s COVID-19 update by the […]

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