Tag Archives: Health
‘Now seems to be an appropriate time:’ Sask. microbiologist weighs in on lifting of restrictions
A Saskatchewan microbiologist is saying the province's plan to lift all restrictions by the end of February isn't unreasonable, according to the data.Dr. Joseph Blondeau is the head of clinical microb...
Feb 10, 2022
Poll: Nearly 30% of Canadians say it’s time to ‘learn to live’ with COVID-19
A new poll suggests almost 30 per cent of Canadians believe it's time to lift pandemic restrictions and "learn to live" with the COVID-19 virus, while more than 40 per cent want measures to ease caref...
Feb 10, 2022
'We are not prepared to put the lives of our families at risk': First Nations leaders concerned about government's plan to lift restrictions
The organization that represents 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan, is calling on the provincial government to reconsider terminating COVID-19 health mandates and protocols in Saskatchewan, claiming it...
Feb 09, 2022
Prince Albert reacts to mandate lifting
Premier Scott Moe has announced the requirement to show proof of vaccinations will end on Valentine's Day; a move that appears to be getting a lot of love from Saskatchewan's Gateway to the North.Prin...
Feb 08, 2022
Local unions speaking out against Moe's lack of 'backbone'
It has only been a few hours since Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's announced the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and local unions across the province are already speaking out against his decision.Re...
Feb 08, 2022
Shellbrook Kinsmen/Kinettes launch fundraising drive for TeleMiracle
TeleMiracle 46 is less than a month away, and excitement is building within the Shellbrook Kinsmen/Kinettes club.The return of an online auction is a key part of this year's fundraising effort. The au...
Feb 08, 2022
Sask. to lift COVID measures by end of February; proof of vax ending Monday
Saskatchewan is set to remove its COVID-related public health measures in the coming days, with proof of vaccination or a negative test going first.Other public health measures - including masking in ...
Feb 08, 2022
'I just live one day at a time': former drug dealer charts new path
In the past few years, Prince Albert's Joey Genereaux has gone from being at the top of the city police service's most wanted list, to being in high demand as a motivational speaker.The 40-year-old ha...
Feb 07, 2022
‘We’re listening here in Saskatchewan’: Moe on future of COVID restrictions, ongoing protests
Premier Scott Moe plans on providing a better picture of when COVID-19 restrictions will be dropped in Saskatchewan.Speaking to Gormley on Monday, the premier said Tuesday will be the day residents ge...
Feb 07, 2022
On the air: volunteer run radio station opens at Red Earth Cree Nation
The community of Red Earth Cree Nation has a new tool at their disposal for updates on COVID-19 numbers, or even wildfires during the summer months.A grand opening ceremony was held on Wednesday for t...
Feb 04, 2022
