Tag Archives: Health
Seven new deaths reported in COVID-19 patients in Saskatchewan, 478 new cases
The provincial government reported another 478 confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 69,809 reported cases.Seven new deaths were also reported today bringing the total Saskatchewan reside...
Oct 06, 2021
As holiday weekend approaches, NDP demands advice on how to spend Thanksgiving
Fearing a surge of COVID-19 infections fuelled by indoor gatherings, NDP Leader Ryan Meili is calling on the Saskatchewan government to limit gatherings and to offer advice on how people can safely ce...
Oct 06, 2021
'Intimidated me, threatened me': multiple P.A. restaurants have issues with customers over proof of vaccine policy
Restaurants in Prince Albert are dealing with some pushback from customers over Saskatchewan's proof of vaccination policy. Since the start October, people across the province must show they're double...
Oct 05, 2021
Saskatchewan vaccine rates remain low, lack of trust high
Saskatchewan vaccination uptake is still among the lowest in the country, despite the introduction of vaccine passports and the return of mask mandates in recent weeks.Dr. Kevin Wasko, the Saskatchewa...
Oct 05, 2021
How to protect your lungs from wildfire smoke
With Saskatchewan residents facing decreased air quality due to wildfire smoke, two respiratory educators have shared some tips on how to stay safe. Jill Hubick and Jaimie Peters are both registered n...
Oct 05, 2021
Government reports 242 new cases of COVID-19, 10 deaths in the province
The provincial government reported 242 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 10 new deaths of COVID-19 patients Tuesday.Among those new cases, 194 were unvaccinated individuals and 40 were among the 0-1...
Oct 05, 2021
Proof of vaccination required for staff with Sask. Rivers School Division
Staff at all public schools in Prince Albert will now need proof of vaccine or a negative COVID-19 test.At its recent board meeting, the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division approved new measure...
Oct 05, 2021
Fitness centres, classes adjusting to mandatory vaccination
As September turned to October, a new set of public health orders came into effect in Saskatchewan, most of which revolved around proof of vaccination. Anyone entering a large venue, a liquor store, o...
Oct 04, 2021
‘I am being penalized’: Former Sask Party MLA speaks out
A former member of the Saskatchewan Party who made waves over her vaccination status is speaking for the first time.Saskatchewan Rivers MLA Nadine Wilson resigned from the party caucus last week after...
Oct 04, 2021
15 new COVID-19 hospitalizations, 354 new cases in province
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to grow in Saskatchewan. They increased by 15 people in Sunday's update and there are now a record 321 people in Saskatchewan hospitals being treated with COVID-19, ...
Oct 03, 2021
