Saskatchewan records seventh COVID-19 related death
A Saskatchewan resident in their 60s from the North region who tested positive for COVID-19 has died bringing the total number of deaths in the province to seven. As of…
Take precautions to avoid hantavirus
The Government of Saskatchewan is urging residents to take precautions and be mindful about the risk of hantavirus this spring in areas where rodents might be present. Exposure is most…
Provincial health cards to be renewed this year
Renewal stickers for health cards are being mailed to all eligible Saskatchewan residents who currently have provincial health coverage. As provincial health cards expire at the end of this calendar…
Firefighters extinguish grass fires in Corman Park
Firefighters from Saskatoon were able to contain two grass fires in Corman Park east of Saskatoon on Tuesday evening. At approximately 4:54 p.m. on May 19, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire…
Martensville, Warman, Corman Park to receive provincial funding
The City of Martensville will receive almost $1.4 million and the City of Warman nearly $1.6 million from the provincial 2020 Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP). The RM of Corman…
Supply limits on prescriptions lifted
Effective May 20, the Saskatchewan government is lifting the supply limits on prescription drugs that were introduced to guard against drug shortages. Saskatchewan residents who have prescriptions for long-term medications…
SHA cautiously moves forward as some health services resume
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has begun to resume some health services in varying parts of the province as a cautious first step toward re-opening the health system. “It’s a…
Seven new COVID-19 cases and 15 more recoveries
As of May 19, 2020, Saskatchewan has seven new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 599. All of the new cases are in the Far North (four…
Drunk driver with expired license arrested after checkstop
A 55-year-old man from Regina is facing serious charges after being stopped by RCMP at Swift Current. Not only did he fail a roadside sobriety test and have a driver’s…