Tag Archives: Health
First confirmed COVID-19 case at Red Deer pork processing plant
A pork processing plant in Red Deer that employs over 1,500 people has recorded its first confirmed case of COVID-19. Olymel spokesperson Richard Vigneault says a worker at their Red Deer facility cam...
Aug 17, 2020
One new case of COVID-19 in the province
There is one new case of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the total amount to 1,581.The new case is in the South West zone. Of the total cases, 172 are active. There have been 1,387 recoveries. Eigh...
Aug 17, 2020
Birch Hills woman claims she was denied dialysis treatment after refusing to wear a mask
A Birch Hills woman is claiming she was denied her dialysis treatment at the Victoria Hospital because she refused to wear a mask due to anxiety and claustrophobia.On July 31, Kris Smith said she rece...
Aug 14, 2020
Reduced and staggered re-entry for all Sask.Rivers schools
The Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) has released updated information regarding the timeline for the start of the new school year next month amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It comes afte...
Aug 13, 2020
Five new cases of COVID-19, provincial total at 1,484
There are five new cases and 20 more recoveries of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan.The new cases are located in the Regina (four) and North Central (one) zones.Of the 1,484 reported cases, 150 are considered...
Aug 12, 2020
From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country
Plans are being made across the country for how to safely send students back to school in the fall as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Here is a look at what the various provinces have said ...
Aug 11, 2020
P.A. school divisions will use face masks Grades 4 to 12
Both of Prince Albert's school districts will require Grade 4 to 12 students to wear face masks when the new year starts Sept. 1. The news comes after a week of political and public debate amid the on...
Aug 11, 2020
Mountain bike skills park proposed for Little Red
Some big plans have been proposed for Little Red River Park.Representatives from the Rock 'n Road Cycling Club want to build a mountain bike skills park in the area north of Cosmo Lodge. Club member D...
Aug 11, 2020
Province records 29 new cases of COVID-19, plans to expand testing capacity
There are 29 new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province as of Tuesday, which brings the total amount of cases to 1,479. There is one new case in the North West zone.The rest of the new cases repo...
Aug 11, 2020
Province reveals plan for students, staff with COVID-19 symptoms at school
When Saskatchewan schools open this fall, they'll have isolation areas for students and staff members who display COVID-19 symptoms while in the building.As part of the Safe Schools Plan, the provinci...
Aug 11, 2020
