Tag Archives: Health
‘Not the Saskatchewan way:’ Shahab, Moe condemn weekend protest at Shahab’s home
Dr. Saqib Shahab said Tuesday he's thankful for all the support and feels sorry for his neighbours and family after a group of people protested COVID-19 measures outside his home last weekend."The phi...
Jan 27, 2021
Two COVID cases at St. Mary High School not linked: P.A. Catholic Schools
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has identified positive COVID-19 cases in two individuals at cole St. Mary High School in Prince Albert. In a media release issued Wednesday, the P.A. Catholic School...
Jan 27, 2021
Sask. maintains status quo with COVID measures; three fines issued
Saskatchewan is once again staying the course with its COVID-19 measures.On Tuesday, the provincial government announced the public health order that initially took effect Dec. 17 will be extended for...
Jan 26, 2021
Flu remains dormant in Saskatchewan as COVID cases climb
As the total number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, the flu has been a complete non-factor in Saskatchewan this season.According to the Ministry of Health, there have been zero confirmed cases of...
Jan 26, 2021
Vaccination push underway in Far North
The Athabasca Health Authority (AHA) and Northern leaders have upped their efforts to combat vaccine hesitancy in a push to administer as many doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as possible in the region b...
Jan 26, 2021
232 new cases of COVID-19, 14 deaths, 839 recoveries and public health measures extended to Feb. 19
The Saskatchewan Health Authority reported there were 362 vaccines given yesterday, which bring the province to 34,080 total vaccines administered.According to a media release, as of January 25, 104 p...
Jan 26, 2021
Cancel travel plans, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urges Canadians
OTTAWA - Canadians should cancel any non-essential travel plans they might have, whether it's abroad or even between provinces, as new restrictions are on the way, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said T...
Jan 26, 2021
Canada's vaccine deliveries further threatened as Europe mulls export controls
OTTAWA - Canada's anxiety-laden COVID-19 vaccine programs are facing further threats as Europe warns drug makers it might impose export controls on European-made vaccine doses.All of Canada's current ...
Jan 26, 2021
Inmate at Willow Cree Healing lodge dies due to complications from COVID-19
Correctional Service Canada (CSC) has announced an inmate from the Willow Cree Healing Lodge has died because of complications due to COVID-19.According to a media release, the inmate died at a local ...
Jan 25, 2021
Advances in technology creating more opportunities for predators, says ICE coordinator
The man leading the charge for the province's internet child exploitation unit (ICE), is encouraging parents to talk to their kids about online safety.Staff Sgt. Shawn Stubbs spoke to the media Monday...
Jan 25, 2021
