Tag Archives: Health
U of S professor recommends Vitamin D supplement for boost in the winter
In the winter months, it can be difficult to get the Vitamin D we need.That's why Dr. Susan Whiting, distinguished professor in the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan,...
Dec 07, 2020
Several COVID cases, one school moves to remote learning
On the weekend, the Saskatchewan Health Authority has identified a positive COVID-19 case in an individual in several schools: Queen Mary, Arthur Pechey, Carlton and Vincent Massey. Vincent Massey sch...
Dec 07, 2020
COVID cases exceed 10,000, four more deaths
A further four people have died following positive tests for COVID-19, as the total number of reported cases in Saskatchewan since the pandemic began moved beyond the 10,000 mark. Over a hundred new c...
Dec 06, 2020
202 COVID-19 cases reported, lower numbers due to data issue
The province is reporting 202 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the total up to 9,730 cases. The Saskatchewan Health Authority did note the reported number is "much lower than anticipated due t...
Dec 05, 2020
15th Give a Little Life Day raises over $590,000 for new NICU
It had a different, virtual, and socially distanced feel to it, but the 15th Annual Give A Little Life Day Radiothon still raised one of its best totals ever.A grand total of $592,563 was raised to fu...
Dec 04, 2020
Province records 55th death, 283 new COVID-19 cases
One resident in the South zone, who tested positive for COVID-19, has died. A total of 55 people have died from the virus in Saskatchewan, 15 of which were within the last eight days.The latest indivi...
Dec 04, 2020
Saskatchewan’s latest drug overdose death numbers surpass 300, nearly double record set in 2018
Forget about breaking Saskatchewan's record for overdose deaths set in 2018; we're now nearing doubling it.New numbers from Jan. 1 through Tuesday indicate that Saskatchewan is on pace to double its r...
Dec 04, 2020
Cypress County reminds of barn fire safety
CYPRESS COUNTY, AB – The Cypress County Fire Department has some reminders when it comes to barn fire safety this time of year. Deputy Fire Chief John McBain says they responded to one barn fire...
Dec 04, 2020
COVID case at Wesmor Public High School
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has identified a positive COVID-19 case in an individual in Wesmor Public High School.In an email, the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division said it was informed...
Dec 04, 2020
Saskatoon ag-based company looks to lighten the province’s load of COVID testing
Quantum Genetix is looking to ease the load of asymptomatic COVID testing on Saskatchewan, but it will cost you.The company, which usually works within the agricultural sector, is now licensed and sel...
Dec 03, 2020
