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Latest COVID update Nov. 28: 1 death, 197 new cases
One more Saskatchewan resident who tested positive for COVID-19 has died. In a media release Saturday, the provincial government said a person from the northwest zone in the 80-and-over age gro...
Nov 28, 2020
Latest COVID update Nov. 28: 1 death, 197 new cases
One more Saskatchewan resident who tested positive for COVID-19 has died. In a media release Saturday, the provincial government said a person from the northwest zone in the 80-and-over age group had ...
Nov 28, 2020
Roughly 100 people out of work after temporary bingo hall closures
One of the new COVID-19 restrictions announced by the Saskatchewan government Wednesday will have huge implications for some bingo halls around the province -- and for the 100 or so people who tempora...
Nov 27, 2020 (Cornwall Bingo Center/Facebook)
COVID could account for half of acute care beds if trajectory remains unchecked: SHA
If Saskatchewan continues on its current trajectory of COVID-19, the province will face significant issues in hospitals over the next four to six months. “We would see COVID acute care demand es...
Nov 27, 2020
Latest COVID update Nov. 27: 4 deaths, 329 new cases reported
Four more Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. In a media release Friday, the provincial government said three individuals in the 80-and-over age group - one from ...
Nov 27, 2020 Signage reminding people of COVID-19 etiquette at Victoria Square Mall. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
New awareness campaign to dispel myths about interpersonal violence and abuse
A new public service announcement from the provincial government aims to shift attitudes and norms that lead to interpersonal violence. The theme of the campaign is "Excuses only cover the truth. Face...
Nov 27, 2020 Education Minister Gord Wyant. (File photo by Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Mid-year financial report forecasts lower deficit
Saskatchewan's financial picture is brighter than expected at the mid-year point. The 2020-21 mid-year report, which was released Friday, predicts the province's deficit will be more than $380 million...
Nov 27, 2020 Finance Minister Donna Harpauer. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
85 active COVID-19 cases reported in Saskatoon Correctional Centre outbreak
The Saskatchewan government reported 72 new COVID-19 cases located at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre on Thursday. There were 299 new cases reported in the province Thursday, a number that included ...
Nov 26, 2020
Landmark Cinemas CEO says new restrictions affecting movie theatres are illogical
As of Friday, you won’t be able to munch on your popcorn and sip your drink in a movie theatre. That’s because of new COVID-19 restrictions the Saskatchewan government announced on Wednesd...
Nov 26, 2020
Heading to the ODR’s: A look at Saskatchewan’s backyard rink builds
Saskatchewan's hockey community may have some free time on its hands following the release of the province's new COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday. Hockey will be done officially Thursday at midnight, w...
Nov 26, 2020
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, August 26
Evan talks with historian Bill Waiser about Saskatchewan's 120 birthday, university associate professor Ian Lee about Ca...