Tag Archives: Health
Increased COVID-19 exposure risk at Minto Bowl in Prince Albert
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting residents of an increased risk of a COVID-19 exposure at the Minto Bowl in Prince Albert.According to a media release, from Nov. 1 to 8 an infected ...
Nov 16, 2020
Doctors call for stronger COVID measures, including closing bars, gyms and more
Once again, a group of Saskatchewan doctors are calling for stronger measures to control the spread of COVID-19.Over 300 doctors sent a letter to the provincial government Tuesday, asking officials to...
Nov 16, 2020
2nd coronavirus vaccine shows early success in U.S. tests
For the second time this month, there's promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate: Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection, a dash of hope against the grim backdrop of coronavir...
Nov 16, 2020
COVID case at W.P. Sandin School in Shellbrook
A COVID-19 case has been identified at W.P. Sandin Public High School in Shellbrook.In a media release, the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division said, in part, the Saskatchewan Health Authority ...
Nov 15, 2020
COVID case at St. Mary High School
A positive case of COVID-19 has been identified at Prince Albert's cole St. Mary High School. In a media release, the P.A. Catholic School Division said the case had been identified by Saskatchewan He...
Nov 15, 2020
Prince Albert and La Ronge among other communities in latest SHA list of possible COVID-19 exposures
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is alerting the public of possible COVID-19 exposures at businesses in multiple communities including Prince Albert and La Ronge.La RongeNovember 6Mel Hegland Uniplex...
Nov 13, 2020
New COVID protocols mean some changes for P.A. business but not schools
Increased health protocols announced by the Government of Saskatchewan Friday to curb the spread of COVID-19 will impact some of Prince Albert's public spaces and businesses but are being welcomed as ...
Nov 13, 2020
Province records 81 new cases, 53 patients are in hospital
After announcing further restrictive measures to combat COVID-19, the province is reporting 81 new cases and 108 recoveries.The new amount brings the provincial total to 4,513 cases. The new cases are...
Nov 13, 2020
Project receives federal funding to research violence and bullying in Indigenous communities
A $400,000 federal grant issued to a University of Regina researcher will facilitate a project focused on Indigenous youth and the topic of violence and bullying. The initiative is called the Northern...
Nov 13, 2020
Province expands mandatory masking order, limits alcohol service in updated health order
The province has issued additional public health measures to try and slow the spread of the virus. The measures will include mandatory masking in indoor public places in all communities with populatio...
Nov 13, 2020
