Reduced Demand Sees WestJet Extend Cancellations

Source: Staff, The Canadian Press, globalnews.ca, May 11, 2020 Temporary transborder and international route suspensions have been extended through to June 25. WestJet says it is extending many flight cancellations into early July as it continues to deal with record-low passenger numbers due to COVID-19. In late April, the Calgary-based carrier said it was cancelling… Continue reading Reduced Demand Sees WestJet Extend Cancellations

Saskatchewan’s General Election During COVID-19 Will Be a Bipartisan Effort

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Source: Mickey Djuric, globalnews.ca, May 09, 2020 Despite COVID-19, under the Legislative Assembly Act, the general election must take place on or before Oct. 26th.  Saskatchewan voters will head to the polls this fall for the province’s 29th general election. “An election on Oct. 26 is likely to look a lot different than the last… Continue reading Saskatchewan’s General Election During COVID-19 Will Be a Bipartisan Effort

Red Lion Inn: Open Sunday, May 10th at 1 p.m.

We are open at 1 p.m. this Sunday, so stop in and say hi, and while you’re here why not treat your mom to a nice bottle of wine for Mother’s Day!   For the latest information and for more updates on everything Kindersley ‘Like’ the Kindersley Social Facebook page below… [rev_slider alias=”homepage-ads”][/r

COVID-19 pandemic puts 2020 season at risk for Sask. outfitters

Source: Daniella Ponticelli, globalnews.ca, May 07, 2020 The provinces outfitting industry generates 5,000 jobs and a net contribution of $130 million to the yearly provincial GDP. Saskatchewan hunting and angling outfitters are facing cancelled or shortened seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with no chance to financially recover in 2020. According to the Saskatchewan Commission… Continue reading COVID-19 pandemic puts 2020 season at risk for Sask. outfitters

Employee tests positive for COVID-19 at Saputo Saskatoon dairy plant

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Source: Kyle Benning, globalnews.ca, May 07, 2020 After an employee tested positive for the novel coronavirus, other employees are now self-isolating. A Saskatoon dairy plant employee has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Saputo said the employee was last at the facility on April 27 before developing flu-like symptoms the following day. Read the full… Continue reading Employee tests positive for COVID-19 at Saputo Saskatoon dairy plant

What we know ahead of Saskatchewan’s next COVID-19 update

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Source: Michaela Solomon, regina.ctvnews.ca, May 06, 2020 Officials are monitoring the number of rising cases accordingly. REGINA — Here’s what we know ahead of Saskatchewan’s next update on COVID-19 cases in the province. The cases: Saskatchewan reported 20 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the province’s total to 487. Read the full story here…… Continue reading What we know ahead of Saskatchewan’s next COVID-19 update

Kindersley Dirt Drags and Tractor Pulls cancelled for 2020

With the current economic conditions and the restrictions due to COVID-19, the Kindersley Dirt Drags and Tractor Pulls have been cancelled for 2020. While many potential options were explored, it was ultimately felt that the right decision was to take this year off and regroup for an incredible event in 2021! Good to Go Racing… Continue reading Kindersley Dirt Drags and Tractor Pulls cancelled for 2020

Camping will look different in Saskatchewan this summer

Source: Jonathan Guignard, globalnews.ca, May 05, 2020 Shared facilities including showers, laundry, and cookhouses, along with recreational facilities such as beach access, picnic areas and playgrounds will remain closed. Camping will look a little different this summer as Saskatchewan continues to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. With the first phase of the province’s reopen plan… Continue reading Camping will look different in Saskatchewan this summer

Reopen Saskatchewan plan phase one begins today

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Source: Michaela Solomon, regina.ctvnews.ca, May 04, 2020 As of today, Saskatchewan residents will have access to dentistry, optometry, physical therapy, occupational therapy and chiropractic treatments, but public and private gatherings are still capped at a maximum of 10 people. REGINA — Saskatchewan will reopen some non-essential services on Monday, as the first phase of the… Continue reading Reopen Saskatchewan plan phase one begins today

COVID-19 declared in Beauval, Saskatchewan

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Source: Elise Darwish, globalnews.ca, May 02, 2020 Experts are urging the public to remember to practice frequent handwashing, coughing into your sleeve and maintaining a distance of two metres from other members of the public. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority have declared an outbreak of COVID-19 in Beauval, Sask.,… Continue reading COVID-19 declared in Beauval, Saskatchewan