Tag Archives: Health
Six new cases in La Loche, checkpoint powers explained
In a public health briefing Wednesday, Dr. Rim Zayed, Chief Medical Health Officer with the Saskatchewan Health Authority reported six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 bringing the village of La Loche'...
May 20, 2020
Some Sask. health services resume but it's not business as usual
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is reminding the public that while some health services are resuming amid the COVID-19 outbreak there will be the need for patience. And the head of the authori...
May 20, 2020
Saskatchewan reports seventh COVID-19 related death as new cases rise
The seventh COVID-19 related death in Saskatchewan has been announced by the government as new cases across the province rose by 21, the biggest daily spike since May 6.The deceased individual was in ...
May 20, 2020
Environment Canada releases special air quality statement for the northeast, Prince Albert
Smoke from the English Fire near Fort la Corne is expected to blanket the region today.Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement, and Melfort, Tisdale, Nipawin, and Prince Albert a...
May 20, 2020
Far North sees seven new COVID-19 cases, certain restrictions eased on travel, prescriptions, health care
The northern travel order was amended and limits will soon be lifted on prescription drugs as the province continues its re-open plan. As of today, May 19, there are seven new cases of COVID-19, bring...
May 19, 2020
No new COVID-19 cases reported
The Saskatchewan Health Authority reported no new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, keeping the provincial total at 592. It was the first time in over two months - when the province was in its opening days...
May 18, 2020
Halifax lab team to conduct first Canadian trials for possible COVID-19 vaccine
HALIFAX - The first Canadian clinical trials for a possible COVID-19 vaccine will be conducted by a Halifax research team that also was involved in trials that eventually led to a vaccine fo...
May 17, 2020
Eight new cases of COVID-19 in province, 176 total active cases
There are eight new cases of COVID-19 in the province, with five in the La Loche area and three in Beauval.The latest numbers bring the provincial total to 590 with 176 considered active.There have be...
May 15, 2020
First presumptive case of coronavirus identified in tri-communities
A presumptive case of coronavirus has been identified in the tri-communities as an individual in their 60s.That's according to a public service announcement Thursday by the provincial government, whic...
May 14, 2020
Pandemic cancellations proving costly for venues
The COVID-19 virus has put an end to large sized events.It's led to a lack of funds for those who own and operate facilities like social halls. This includes a number of service clubs and non-profit o...
May 14, 2020
