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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
Latest COVID update Nov. 26: 3 deaths, 299 new cases; 85 active cases at Saskatoon jail
The Saskatchewan government reported Thursday the deaths of three residents who had tested positive for COVID-19. One of the people was in their 70s and lived in the Saskatoon area. The other t...
Nov 26, 2020 A woman being tested for COVID-19 in her vehicle at the drive-through testing facility in Regina. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Jamie Nye: If we could just be a little bit more like our kids
Selfishness and irresponsibility. That's what you can blame if you're wondering today why you had to tell your kid they won't be going to the rink or their team is being split up into groups of eight....
Nov 26, 2020
Hockey, curling, dance communities react to COVID-related restrictions
Hockey in Saskatchewan is heading to an intermission. The Government of Saskatchewan imposed new restrictions on Wednesday to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. One of those restrictions said all spo...
Nov 25, 2020
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Canada is getting a taste of FIFA's World Cup demands
Sarah Mills says a full motorcade with a police escort for the FIFA president is unnecessary, but it shows that the orga...
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