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14 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saskatchewan

Mar 23, 2020 | 2:25pm

The latest numbers from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health on COVID-19 cases in the province show there are now 66 reported cases which is an increase of 14 from Sunday’s numbers. 65 of the cases are positive with one presumptive positive. For the first time, we are hearing that two of the cases are individuals […]

Trudeau gives message to Canadians: ‘Enough is enough. Go home and stay home’

Mar 23, 2020 | 12:00pm

Speaking to the media on Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had harsh words for Canadians who are not adhering to guidelines on social distancing in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic. “If you choose to ignore that advice … you’re not just putting yourself at risk, you’re putting others at risk too,” he said […]

COVID-19 hammering Saskatchewan’s hospitality industry

Mar 22, 2020 | 6:00pm

Our industry is evaporating. That is what the president of the Saskatchewan Hotels and Hospitality Association is saying as they do what they can to deal with the effects of COVID-19 and the impact it is having. President and CEO Jim Bence says this is something that is just hard to fathom. “This is the […]

COVID-19 results in temporary SARCAN shutdown

Mar 21, 2020 | 9:35pm

SARCAN is closing indefinitely because of COVID-19. Saying they are acting to protect the health and well-being of their 700 “dedicated recyclers,” customers, partners and communities, the company said that Saturday was the last day of business until it is determined it is safe to open their doors again. SARCAN is telling customers to save their […]

Medical clinic in Rosthern is closed after doctor confirms he has COVID-19

Mar 21, 2020 | 5:07pm

The Rosthern Medical Clinic are not able to perform in-person consultations after one of its doctors confirmed he has come down with COVID-19. Dr. Jesse Melle makes the revelation in a Facebook post. Melle was one of 12 healthcare professionals from Saskatchewan who was in Edmonton for a curling bonspiel last weekend that came down […]

18 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan brings total to 44

Mar 21, 2020 | 2:54pm

There are now 44 cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan with 25 of them confirmed and 19 remaining presumptive positive.  This is an increase of 18 from Friday’s numbers. The government says all current cases with the exception of one are people 20-years of age and older.  65 percent of them are men. The government adds […]

SHA In-hospital Lab Collection sites closing

Mar 21, 2020 | 11:32am

  With the ongoing escalation of COVID-19 activities, the Saskatchewan Health Authority, Laboratory Medicine Provincial Program is closing in-hospital lab collection sites to ensure that staff and resources are being prioritized effectively. The Saskatchewan Health Authority will close the following in-hospital collection sites effective Monday March 23, 2020 at 7:00 a.m.: •             General Hospital, Regina •             […]

B.C. Lions football staff member tests positive for COVID-19

Mar 21, 2020 | 9:00am

A member of the B.C. Lions football operations department has tested positive for COVID-19. The Lions issued a statement Friday night announcing they were made aware of an unnamed employee who has the coronavirus. The person is currently at home in isolation. The CFL team says the employee was last at club headquarters on March […]

Free ridership and other changes to Regina Transit due to COVID-19

Mar 20, 2020 | 7:26pm

As of Saturday, those using Regina Transit will notice some changes. Customers will be required to use the rear doors for both entering and exiting the bus to help exercise social distance between drivers and passengers. The front doors will remain available for those who use a mobility device or require the low floor bus […]

Slight changes being made by Regina police in wake of COVID-19

Mar 20, 2020 | 10:20am

Regina police are doing what they can to ensure public safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Chief Evan Bray says there are some things you may want to know as those efforts continue. In a video put on the social media pages of RPS, Bray speaks about some officers who are being redeployed. “Our school […]

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