Tag Archives: Health
What'sHappeningNOW March 26, 2020
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Senior Reporter Nigel Maxwell about the two positive cases of COVID-19 who attended the Lakeland Tree Dodgers Snowmobile Club rally supper on March 14.
Mar 26, 2020
Nine new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan
There are nine new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan.In a media release, the provincial government said as of March 26, 2020, the provincial total was 95.There are five new cases in a broad reg...
Mar 26, 2020 Poster on pharmacy window. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
'A death sentence:' Advocates warn of COVID-19 spread in jails, prisons
Advocates across Canada are calling for the release of non-violent offenders and a unified plan to deal with the health and safety of inmates during the COVID-19 pandemic. "What we have is people...
Mar 26, 2020
Upgrade added to seniors' transport service in response to COVID-19
The group that helps provide rides in Prince Albert for seniors as well as paratransit for people with disabilities is doing more to help people avoid exposure to the virus.The people who use the two ...
Mar 26, 2020 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Lakeland event COVID-19 cases: reaction
The President of the Lakeland Tree Dodgers Snowmobile Club said he learned about two cases of COVID-19, through social media.The Saskatchewan Health Authority said two people, including one who served...
Mar 26, 2020 (Facebook/ Lakeland Tree Dodgers Snowmobile Club)
Sask. woman with COVID-19 concerned over out-of-date info
Jennifer White received the news no one wants to hear right now: She tested positive for COVID-19."(I'm) devastated because of what comes along with this now," White said. "(I'm) feeling isolated beca...
Mar 26, 2020 Jennifer White says her flight wasn't included on a list put out by the Saskatchewan government, despite her testing positive for COVID-19. (Jennifer White/Facebook)
Sawmills facing potential work shortage during COVID-19
The threat of possible shutdown due to the coronavirus looms over sawmill workers, just as it does over other industries across the country. For those on the ground, the only focus is working within i...
Mar 26, 2020 (Submitted photo/Dean Christiansen)
SHA issues advisory for people who attended event in Christoper Lake
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is advising anyone who attended the Lakeland Snowmobile Club Wilderness Rally Supper in Christopher Lake on Saturday, March 14, 2020 between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. to sel...
Mar 25, 2020 (ID 175279637 © Buddhilakshan4 | Dreamstime.com)
Victoria Hospital Foundation reaching out amid COVID-19
The Victoria Hospital Foundation (VHF) is putting out a call for donations.Foundation CEO Sherry Buckler said although it is a difficult and uncertain time for people, the hospital could use some help...
Mar 25, 2020 The Victoria Hospital Foundation is asking the public to make donations to support the hospital. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan's COVID-19 case total at 86, four cases transmitted in community
The province has confirmed community transmission of COVID-19 is now taking place, as all previous cases were travel-related.As of Wednesday, March 25, the province confirmed 14 more cases of COVID-19...
Mar 25, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab, March 24, 2020. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
