A former deputy medical health officer in Saskatchewan believes the province should more actively test for COVID-19 as it prepares to lift restrictions on public interaction. Dr. Anne Huang worked for both the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Health Canada and says the government’s overall plan for reopening retail shops and personal-care services next month provides […]
With 23 of 28 new cases of COVID19 in Saskatchewan this week coming from the far north, the province is taking steps to try and limit spread of the virus in the area. Following consultation with the Mayor of La Loche and other northern leaders, Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab is issuing […]
The latest COVID-19 numbers from the province show 10 new cases and 10 recoveries. It is the first time there has been a double-digit increase in cases since April 8. It brings the total number of those to have come down with the virus at 341 with the amount of those recovered sitting at 280. […]
The province of Saskatchewan will unveil a plan on Thursday morning to re-open in five phases. On Wednesday night, Premier Scott Moe addressed Saskatchewan citizens live from his office at the Saskatchewan Legislature. Moe says he believes Saskatchewan can gradually allow businesses to re-open and get people back to work and that there are risks involved. […]
The Cargill meat-packing plant in southern Alberta announced Monday it is temporarily shutting down as the result of COVID-19. The High River facility, which employs about 2,000 workers, has been linked to more than 350 cases of the novel coronavirus. A company spokesman called it a difficult decision as the plant is considered an essential […]
A big yearly event in Moose Jaw is being scrapped for this year because of COVID19. Organizers of Sidewalk Days are cancelling this year’s event which was to go July 2-4. The event generally sees 20,000 people hit the downtown area where a variety of events are taking place. Organizers say they simply couldn’t move […]
After some confusion during Easter weekend about what could and what couldn’t be done when it came to church services, the Saskatchewan government is trying to clarify things. Services may be delivered: • Online (via Zoom, YouTube, etc.), as long as no more than 10 people are in the place of worship at one time […]
There are three new confirmed cases of COVID19 in Saskatchewan and three presumptive cases bringing the provincial total to 313. In its daily update, the government says 75 of the 313 cases are considered as active and that six more have recovered bringing the total to 234. These numbers cases at a La Loche long-term […]
Non-essential travel between Canada and the United States will continue for another 30 days. The border was originally closed on March 21 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the arrangement set to expire on Tuesday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed the extension on Saturday during his daily briefing on COVID19. Earlier this week, U.S. president […]
The province’s NDP leader says now is not the time to consider relaxing some of the restrictions that we have had on us. Ryan Meili says clear and consistent messaging is needed right now. “There is a real risk that the message gets muddied.” Meili said on Wednesday before Moe announced that the province’s state […]
