Tag Archives: Health
Second day for record breaking vaccine delivery, 358 new cases of COVID-19
The Government of Saskatchewan has administered another 11,634 doses of COVID-19 vaccine in Saskatchewan, the highest daily doses administered to date. This brings the total number of vaccines adminis...
Apr 09, 2021
A 14-year-old idea becoming a reality for P.A.'s Rose Garden Hospice
The process of getting the Rose Garden Hospice going in Prince Albert has been in the works since 2007. And after years of researching, lobbying, fundraising, and volunteering, construction will final...
Apr 09, 2021
SUN adds its voice to organizations calling for change to Sask. COVID vaccine rollout
Calls for the provincial government to adjust its COVID-19 vaccine strategy are growing, with the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses adding its name to the list of those who have called for change.SUN presi...
Apr 09, 2021
Province reports highest daily vaccine delivery, 205 new cases, two deaths
The Government of Saskatchewan recorded their highest daily number of vaccine deliveries to date with 10,437 doses reported on April 8. This brings the total number of vaccines administered in the pro...
Apr 08, 2021
Province expands COVID-19 vaccine booking eligibility to 55 and older
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced they've expanded the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to residents ages 55.Those 55 and older can now book their appointment online or by calling 1-833-SASKVAX...
Apr 08, 2021
Shahab says all adults could have access to COVID vaccines in four to six weeks
It appears an ambitious goal to get vaccines in the arms of all adults in Saskatchewan has become even more ambitious.During a provincial COVID-19 briefing Wednesday, chief medical health officer Dr. ...
Apr 08, 2021
Premier wants answers on AstraZeneca, clarifies comments on vaccine queue
Saskatchewan's premier wants a decision on the AstraZeneca age range sooner than later.Scott Moe was on the First Ministers' call Wednesday, speaking with other premiers, the prime minister and Canada...
Apr 08, 2021
Prince Albert National Park report decline in Sturgeon River plains bison herd
The Prince Albert National Park (PANP) is reporting population numbers of the Sturgeon River plains bison herd have dropped by many hundred since a recent peak around 13 years ago. However, it could p...
Apr 08, 2021
P.A. drive-thru clinic extended for two days
The Prince Albert Drive-Thru vaccination clinic, located off Highway 2 just north of the city, will continue for two more days. It was supposed to wrap up Wednesday but will now continue through Thurs...
Apr 07, 2021
Medical association calls for Sask. essential workers to be immediately vaccinated
Change the provincial COVID-19 plan and get essential workers vaccinated against COVID-19 now: That's the plea from the president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association.Dr. Barb Konstantynowicz says ...
Apr 07, 2021
