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Double-digit increase in COVID-19 cases as 13 new ones announced; 5 more recoveries

Sep 11, 2020 | 1:51pm

After three straight days of single-digit increases in COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan, the province says there are 13 new ones to report on Friday to go along with five more recoveries. That puts the active case count going into the weekend at 66.  19 of the 66 or roughly 30 percent are in communal living […]

Remote learning to continue at U of R in winter semester

Sep 10, 2020 | 12:28pm

Classes have just started at the University of Regina, but the school says remote learning at the campus will continue into the winter semester which begins January 11. In a release on Thursday morning, the University says it is making this decision based on current information and to keep students, faculty and staff safe which […]

Increased COVID-19 exposure at businesses in Watrous, Waskesiu Lake, Wakaw and Pilot Butte

Sep 8, 2020 | 2:41pm

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has issued a COVID-19 exposure alert for four locations across Saskatchewan. The SHA wants to let you know about two individuals during two separate incidents who tested COVID-19 positive who were at the following businesses when they were likely infectious: Co-op Watrous Food Store – August 28, 3:00-3:30 PM Waskesiu  Tempo, […]

Reginans wanting to get tested for COVID-19 can now do so

Sep 8, 2020 | 11:00am

People wanting to get tested for COVID-19 in Regina can do starting Monday. A drive-through station has been established at the International Trade Centre at Evraz Place.  Hours are 4 p.m until 8 p.m Tuesday and Thursday and from 8 a.m to 4 p.m on Saturday. You will need to show a valid Saskatchewan Health […]

Businesses in Regina, Indian Head and Moose Jaw flagged for possible COVID-19 exposure

Sep 5, 2020 | 4:53pm

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is letting the public that an individual who tested COVID-19 positive was at businesses in Regina and Indian Head while likely infectious The businesses are: September 1 – 8:00-8:15 AM: Brewed Awakening on Prince of Wales Drive, Regina September 1 – 12:00-12:15 PM: Indian Head Bakery September 2 – 12:00 -12:15 […]

Details for new Weyburn hospital announced

Sep 4, 2020 | 2:26pm

Big news for the city of Weyburn on Friday as Details on a new hospital  were announced Friday morning. The 35-bed facility, which will include a 10-bed inpatient mental health unit, will be situated in the city’s north end. The hospital will create an integrated model of care and bring together services which are currently […]

Saskatchewan announces online registry for organ and tissue donors

Sep 3, 2020 | 1:09pm

The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a new online tool for people to register as an organ and tissue donor. The registry allows Saskatchewan residents to make a formal declaration of their decision to become an organ and tissue donor, replacing the previous sticker system that was used on Saskatchewan health cards for several years. […]

Two new cases of COVID-19 in SK; four more recoveries

Sep 2, 2020 | 1:39pm

Two more people have come down with COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, but four more have recovered. The latest numbers from the province show the two new cases. which bring the provincial total to 1,624, are in the North West and South Central zones. The four recoveries brings the active case count down to 29 with 1,571 […]

Worker at Regina’s Co-Op Refinery tests positive for COVID-19

Sep 2, 2020 | 11:26am

The Co-Op Refinery says one of its employees has tested positive for COVID-19. The person, who is now self-isolating, last worked on August 25 and tested positive on August 30. Those who had close contact with this employee have been told by the company to self-monitor The refinery adds the areas where the worker was […]

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