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…
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…
COVID self-test kits not available at Saskatoon fire halls
The Government of Saskatchewan recently announced that COVID-19 ‘at home’ self-testing kits would be distributed to the general public this week and available for pickup at participating fire halls, local…
Health Canada approval of vaccine for children expected soon: Shahab
Health Canada is expected to approve COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11 by November, according to Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. During a Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency…
Saskatchewan ‘very close’ to exceeding ICU capacity, says SHA head
Saskatchewan has so far not had to transport any critically-ill COVID-19 patients out of province for treatment; but plans are in place to do so if necessary, according to Saskatchewan…
Applications open for Community Rink Affordability Grants
The Government of Saskatchewan is once again accepting applications from communities for the Community Rink Affordability Grant (CRAG) after committing $1.7 million to the program for 2021-22. The Community Rink…
Public input on nuclear waste management sought
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) will host a virtual Community Engagement Session for Saskatchewan communities on October 13, 2021 at 6:00pm Central Time. This online event is an opportunity…