Current presures on ICU care ‘unsustainable’: SHA
The vast majority of new COVID-19 cases requiring hospitalization and ICU care are in people who are unvaccinated, according to data released October 20 by the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).…
Legislation aims to protect contractors from payment delays
On March 1, 2022, The Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2019 will be proclaimed into force. “This government is committed to supporting the construction industry,” Justice Minister and Attorney…
$55M lottery winning ticket purchased in Saskatoon
A LOTTO MAX ticket purchased somewhere in Saskatoon won $55 million on last night’s (Oct. 19) draw – the second-largest LOTTO MAX win in the Saskatchewan’s history. The winning ticket…
Unsecured load leads to arrest on multiple charges
A traffic stop by police on Monday, October 18 resulted in the arrest of the driver on multiple charges. A Corman Park Police Service (CPPS) officer executed a traffic stop…
Province expands COVID-19 booster dose eligibility
Starting October 25, the COVID-19 vaccination booster program will be expanded. COVID-19 boosters will be administered at least six months after the second dose was received for the following groups:…
Time to act on online harassment of journalists
Canada’s news publishers, who employ 3000 journalists from coast to coast to coast, believe that free speech, journalistic freedom, and a strong, healthy, commercially viable, and fiercely independent media ecosystem…
Province allocates $6.36M for Saskatoon policing initiatives
The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety is providing $5.47 million through the Municipal Police Grants program for 44 Saskatoon Police Service positions in 2021-22. “We look forward to…
Skylar Dyck wins provincial high school cross-country championship
Skylar Dyck of Warman won the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA) Provincial Intermediate Girls Cross-Country championship last weekend in Humboldt. Dyck finished well ahead of her competitors in the…
Sask COVID-19 patients transferred to Ontario
Saskatchewan air-lifted one critically-ill COVID-19 patient to Ontario on Monday morning, October 18. During a news conference with media reporters, Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) President Marlo Pritchard said another…
Small businesses continue to grow Saskatchewan’s economy
The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to recognize Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Small Business WeekTM taking place from October 18 to October 22, 2021. This week celebrates the…