Tag Archives: Health
QR codes back as launch of proof-of-vaccination policy nears
QR codes are back for Saskatchewan residents to prove they've had a COVID-19 vaccination.The codes were removed from MySaskHealthRecord accounts on Friday due to privacy issues. On Tuesday, the Minist...
Sep 28, 2021
SHA increases number of COVID vaccination clinics
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is expanding the number of clinics where people can book COVID-19 vaccination appointments.In a media release Tuesday, the SHA said bookings can now be made at ...
Sep 28, 2021
SHA expands mask mandate at long-term care homes
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is expanding its medical masking mandate at the long-term care homes it operates in the province.In a media release Monday, the SHA said the recent increase in COVID-...
Sep 27, 2021
PAGC First Nations seeing extremely low vaccine rates
First Nations among the Prince Albert Grand Council are seeing very low COVID-19 vaccine rates.As of mid-September, 57 per cent of eligible residents have gotten one dose while 33 per cent have receiv...
Sep 27, 2021
Province reports 4,788 active cases in Saskatchewan, 398 new cases reported today
The province reported another 398 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today; nearly 84 per cent of which are among the unvaccinated.Also among the new cases, 65 per cent of people with COVID in the provin...
Sep 27, 2021
Shellbrook woman takes home top prize at regional bodybuilding competition
A Shellbrook woman who aspires one day to being recognized as a professional bodybuilder, and with it earning a number of sponsorship opportunities, has added some more hardware to her trophy case.On ...
Sep 27, 2021
Moe says Sask. hasn’t asked for federal help during COVID fourth wave
Premier Scott Moe said Saskatchewan has heard from the federal government about potentially helping out as the fourth wave of COVID-19 grips the province.But Moe said Monday the provincial government ...
Sep 27, 2021
COVID outbreak declared at St. John Community School
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has declared an outbreak at St. John Community School in Prince Albert.The SHA said it is investigating multiple cases of COVID-19 at the school recently.In a r...
Sep 27, 2021
Concussion conversation shifts with times in hockey
With seasons beginning in every hockey league from the professional to the peewee ranks, the Saskatchewan government is drawing attention to concussions with Concussion Awareness Day on Wednesday, Sep...
Sep 27, 2021
Perfect Timing: equipment bought pre-pandemic helping P.A. hospital fight back against COVID
In what's being described as perfect timing, equipment at Prince Albert's Victoria Hospital bought before the COVID-19 pandemic is helping staff fight back.Through community donations, they were able ...
Sep 27, 2021
