Tag Archives: Health
Sask. Rivers schools see big surge in distance learning
The equivalent of building a whole new school is how the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division is characterizing the popularity of its distance learning option amid the COVID pandemic. Director o...
Sep 23, 2020
'My family will never receive a greater gift': local man receives double lung transplant
Shellbrook's Ralph Harris is recovering in an Edmonton hospital after receiving a double lung transplant this week. He's been waiting for four years. In 2016, Harris was diagnosed with pulmonary fibro...
Sep 23, 2020
Six new cases of COVID-19 and 19 more recoveries recorded in Saskatchewan
There are six new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province and 19 more recoveries. The provincial total is now at 1,830.The new cases are in the Saskatoon (two), Central West (one) and Regina (thre...
Sep 23, 2020
Mobile COVID-19 testing available in Prince Albert
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) began a series of mobile COVID-19 testing in Prince Albert on Tuesday, and residents appeared to be taking advantage of the opportunity.On Tuesday afternoon sev...
Sep 23, 2020
Waskesiu hotel owner concerned with mixed messaging after COVID case leads to temporary closure
Nancy Wood, the owner of the Hawood Inn at Waskesiu Lake, is supposed to be in the middle of one of her busiest weeks of the year. The Men's Lobstick golf tournament at nearby Waskesiu Golf Course, us...
Sep 22, 2020
10 new cases of COVID-19, nine more recoveries in Saskatchewan
There are 10 new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province and nine more recoveries.The provincial total is now at 1,824.The new cases are in the Far North East (one), Saskatoon (six), Central West ...
Sep 22, 2020
Saskatchewan purchasing more influenza vaccine
With flu season fast approaching, the Saskatchewan government has increased its order of influenza vaccine.In a media release Tuesday, the government announced it had purchased 36.5 per cent more vacc...
Sep 22, 2020
COVID-19 case reported at McClean Lake uranium mill site
A case of COVID-19 has been identified on the McClean Lake uranium mill in northern Saskatchewan.Orano Canada confirmed Sunday one of their employees tested positive and is in isolation at the mill ca...
Sep 21, 2020
Mental health counsellor enters Ward 7 race
A woman who organized the Black Lives Matter rally in Prince Albert last June, has now set her sights on a new challenge.Diana Wooden has joined the race in Ward 7. Wooden told paNOW she really enjoye...
Sep 21, 2020
Seven new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan
There are seven new cases of COVID-19 and two more recoveries in Saskatchewan today.According to a media release, the new cases are located in the Saskatoon (five), Regina (one) and South East (one) z...
Sep 21, 2020
