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85 new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan; one more death

Nov 16, 2021 | 2:04pm

The daily COVID-19 report from the Saskatchewan government on Tuesday shows 85 new infections across the province with one more death.  That death brings the provincial total to 897. The 85 new cases are located in the Far North West (7), Far North East (1), North West (7), North Central (3), North East (3), Saskatoon […]

Sask. family questions Ministry of Health rejection of covering out of country medical expense

Nov 15, 2021 | 6:12pm

One Saskatchewan family is hoping that others don’t have to face a difficult financial situation like they have because of medical expenses out of the country. 5 year old Conner Finn required a bone marrow transplant for a rare neurological condition called Adrenoleukodystrophy. The Saskatchewan Health Authority advised the Finn Family to seek treatment at […]

97 new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan

Nov 15, 2021 | 2:12pm

There are 97 new COVID-19 infections in Saskatchewan to along with two new deaths that can be attributed to the virus.  That brings the provincial death total to 896. 56 of those are in people who have not been vaccinated or received their first shot less than 21 days ago including 26 who are under […]

Study offers reasons for people not wanting to be vaccinated in Saskatchewan

Nov 15, 2021 | 2:00pm

Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have released a new study when it comes to why people in the province are not getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The study, which included 9,000 residents in Saskatchewan from one corner of the province to the other, showed 13 percent had not decided whether or not they would get […]

122 new cases of COVID-19 in SK with five more deaths

Nov 12, 2021 | 2:50pm

The Saskatchewan government is reporting 122 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday to go along with five more deaths.   The five deaths put the provincial total at 891.  Three of the five deaths are people in the 40-59 age group while the two were between the ages of 60-79. The new cases are located in […]

JPCH Radiothon winds up on Wednesday

Nov 10, 2021 | 6:18am

On Tuesday, people across Saskatchewan heard about the benefits the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon have had for many and more of the same will be heard on Wednesday as the two-day event winds up on 620 CKRM and other radio stations across the province at 5:00 p.m.. One of the stories told was […]

New COVID-19 case daily count at its lowest point since last summer

Nov 9, 2021 | 1:47pm

Only 86 new cases of COVID-19 are being announced by the Saskatchewan government on Tuesday.  That is the lowest figure since August 10th when 69 cases were announced. The new cases are located in the Far North West (5), Far North East (2), North West (1), North Central (6), North East (1), Saskatoon (20), Central […]

Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital starts today on 620 CKRM and sister stations

Nov 9, 2021 | 5:05am

The Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Radiothon will take place over the next two days on 25 radio stations across Saskatchewan, including 620 CKRM, play92, and 104.9 The Wolf. The yearly fundraiser is one that is very important when it comes to raising funds for urgent needs. “The radiothon really provides a glimpse into what life […]

Popular Saskatchewan doctor dies of COVID-19 in an Ontario ICU

Nov 8, 2021 | 4:37pm

  A doctor who could be seen patrolling hospital hallways in Regina, Fort Qu’Appelle and Moose Jaw has died from COVID-19. Youseef Al-Begamy was one of several patients transferred to Ontario to relieve the pressure on Saskatchewan intensive care units. He was sent out about two weeks ago. The Islamic Association of Saskatchewan went to […]

100 new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan

Nov 8, 2021 | 2:57pm

Not since mid-August has the daily new COVID-19 case numbers been as low as it was on Monday. The provincial government says there were 100 new cases of COVID-19 and one new death which brings the total of number of those in Saskatchewan who have died as a result of the virus at 872. The […]

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