Tag Archives: Health
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
480 new COVID-19 cases, eight new deaths reported
The province of Saskatchewan is reporting 480 new COVID-19 cases, 402 of cases are from the unvaccinated. Of those unvaccinated, 100 are aged 11 or younger, who are not yet eligible to receive the vac...
Oct 02, 2021
COVID-19 testing in Prince Albert offered at two locations, one by referral only
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reporting as of Oct. 1 testing at the COVID-19 Testing and Assessment location in P.A. is moving to appointment only.Those who wish to get tested at this location ...
Oct 01, 2021
Vaccine passport system now in effect for Prince Albert
UPDATE: The City of Prince Albert has reported the proof of vaccination order does not apply to the museums, library or the Steaurt or Kinsmen Arenas as previously indicated.-The province's proof of v...
Oct 01, 2021
