The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising the public about an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 at the August 6th Saskatchewan Roughriders game in the Pil Country section. A person or persons were in this section while infectious with the virus. A Saskatchewan Roughriders spokesperson said the SHA informed the Riders’ organization of the… Continue reading COVID-19 Exposure at Roughriders Game
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Nova Inn: Closed During COVID-19
During the ongoing COVID-19 we have made the decision to close our hotel. However, Western Pizza is still open and available for takeout and delivery. We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as the pandemic is over. Until then, stay safe everyone! For the latest information and for more updates on everything… Continue reading Nova Inn: Closed During COVID-19
Alternate Level of Care Sites at Sask. Community Hospitals Raises Some Questions
Source: Thomas Piller and Anna Mcmillan, globalnews.ca, May 15, 2020 The Davidson hospital is one of 12 community hospitals identified for temporary conversion to alternate level of care (ALC) sites. A farmer is questioning the Saskatchewan government’s decision to temporarily close his town’s emergency room (ER) and why more notice wasn’t given. Kris Williams, who… Continue reading Alternate Level of Care Sites at Sask. Community Hospitals Raises Some Questions
Sask. Movie-Goers Can Soon Watch Flicks on the Big Screen as Drive-Ins Open
Source: cbc.ca, May 13, 2020 Precautionary measures will still be in place, but moviegoers will be able to take in a flick as early as May 15. Movie buffs in a couple of rural Saskatchewan communities will soon be able to go out to catch a flick. That’s because the province is allowing drive-in theaters… Continue reading Sask. Movie-Goers Can Soon Watch Flicks on the Big Screen as Drive-Ins Open
SaskTel investing $324 million in Saskatchewan
SaskTel has announced it will invest approximately $324 million of capital in Saskatchewan in 2020-2021* and over $1.4 billion over the next five years. This investment will ensure SaskTel customers across the province will continue to enjoy some of the most advanced wireless, internet, television, data and, IP-based technologies and services available anywhere in the… Continue reading SaskTel investing $324 million in Saskatchewan
Delta Suspending Saskatoon Flights
Source: CTV News Saskatoon Staff, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, May 13, 2020 Beginning today, Delta airlines is suspending services to Saskatoon’s airport, stations will remain closed at least until September 2020, as Delta continues to evaluate overall network needs. SASKATOON — Delta is suspending service to Saskatoon International Airport beginning May 13. The move comes in addition to… Continue reading Delta Suspending Saskatoon Flights
Moose Jaw scraps 2020 property tax increase over COVID-19
Source: Tyler Marr, globalnews.ca, May 12, 2020 The city had planned a 2.3 per cent property tax increase this year. Moose Jaw City Council has voted in favour of scrapping a 2.3 per cent tax increase this year to help businesses and residents weather the storm from COVID 19. At a meeting on Monday, council… Continue reading Moose Jaw scraps 2020 property tax increase over COVID-19
For the first time in 135 years, the Saskatoon Exhibition will not go ahead
Source: Tyler Marr, globalnews.ca, May 12, 2020 The Exhibition was set to run August 4th to 9th. For the first time in 135 years, the Saskatoon Exhibition will not go ahead due to the coronavirus, according to Prairieland Park. The Ex has been held annually in Saskatoon since 1886 — well before Saskatchewan was a… Continue reading For the first time in 135 years, the Saskatoon Exhibition will not go ahead
Yorkton Family Feels Delay as Paramedics Dressed in COVID-19 PPE Contributed to Son’s Death
Source: Dan Zakreski, cbc.ca, May 11, 2020 When sent to a scene, paramedics are often working with limited information which has been filtered through a dispatcher. June Jacobs says she watched her 35-year-old son having a seizure on the family’s living room floor for 10 minutes while paramedics stepped outside to change into gear designed… Continue reading Yorkton Family Feels Delay as Paramedics Dressed in COVID-19 PPE Contributed to Son’s Death
Sask. Author Finds Success With Quarantine Cookbook
Source: Chad Leroux, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, May 11, 2020 The cookbook, which will be printed in June, is part cookbook, part history book and part journal. SASKATOON — Nearly a month after the Facebook page for The Official Quarantine Cookbook gained thousands of followers, the book is available to buy. Author Dawna Doell of Martensville said it… Continue reading Sask. Author Finds Success With Quarantine Cookbook