Tag Archives: Health
Unvaccinated residents making up majority of new cases, deaths, hospitalizations
As the COVID-19 cases rise in the province, the Government of Saskatchewan is reporting unvaccinated people make up the majority of new cases, deaths, and hospitalizations in the province.Over 90 per ...
Aug 09, 2021
Province reports 81 new COVID cases, no new deaths
The Government of Saskatchewan is reporting 81 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 50,558 reported cases.That daily total of new cases is down 49 compared to the 140 new cases reported Saturd...
Aug 08, 2021
'A real struggle:' Nursing shortage leading to health centre closures in Nunavut
IQALUIT, Nunavut - A nursing shortage is affecting the country's most northern communities, with eight health centres run by nurses expectedto temporarily shut their doors if staff aren't found to kee...
Aug 08, 2021
Family of Parkside resident grateful mother is still alive
Brian Albert's 98-year-old mother caught COVID-19 during the outbreak at Parkside Extendicare last year, but she managed to fight off the infection - something for which he feels lucky."All I know is ...
Aug 06, 2021
Province reports 85 new cases of COVID-19, one death
The Government of Saskatchewan is reporting 85 new cases of COVID-19, which brings the provincial total to 50,388.The new cases in northern Saskatchewan are located in Far North West (six), Far North ...
Aug 06, 2021
'This is a significant reconciliation moment': Saskatoon Tribal Council signs $70.8 million funding agreement with federal government
The seven bands that belong to the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) have moved one step closer to becoming completely autonomous over their own child and family services.A formal agreement signed Thursd...
Aug 06, 2021
Frozen mangos recalled over possible Hepatitis A contamination
Saskatchewan residents are being advised to return or throw out certain brands of frozen mangoes available in the province.The recall is due to risk of Hepatitis A contamination in the products.No kno...
Aug 06, 2021
Down and dirty with backroad safety
Saskatchewan living requires the skill of rural road driving.From gravel grid roads to unpaved intersections, the province's rural areas can keep residents connected, but also pose a challenge and a d...
Aug 06, 2021
SHA warns P.A. residents of increased risk of exposure to COVID-19
UPDATE: Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public to another risk of exposure to COVID-19 in Prince Albert, this time at a local business.In a media release Friday afternoon SHA said ...
Aug 06, 2021
Province reports 56 new cases, two new deaths
The province is reporting another 56 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the total to 50,251 reported cases; 503 considered active cases and 49,167 considered recovered.The new cases in No...
Aug 05, 2021
