Author Archives: Syndicated Content

No Extension to the Christmas Break
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools says they have put concerted effort into a plan to deal with anticipated increases in staff absences due to COVID-19. And, as expected, they have seen higher rates o...
Gord Wiebe Dec 14, 2020

Nearly Half of Saskatchewan Residents Say They are Ready to Get vaccinated
Pollster Angus Reid says more Canadians are willing to roll up their sleeves right away as the COVID-19 vaccine begins to roll out across the country. A month ago, 40 per cent of Canadians said they w...
Gord Wiebe Dec 14, 2020

Charities Hit Hard by COVID-19
Imagine Canada says the pandemic is taking an unprecedented toll on giving and volunteering this holiday season. Their research indicates only 48 per cent of people in this province plan to donate ove...
Gord Wiebe Dec 14, 2020

Latest COVID-19 Outbreaks
In non-household settings, an outbreak is confirmed when two or more people test positive for COVID-19. On the weekend, outbreaks were declared at Lloydminster Comprehensive High School, Good Shepherd...
Gord Wiebe Dec 14, 2020

Political Leaders Deplore Comments as Racist and Idiotic
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and NDP leader Ryan Meili have both expressed their anger with comments made by a man during an anti-mask rally that were directed at provincial chief medical health off...
Saskatoon Media Group Dec 14, 2020

Stay Warm!
We have returned to the deep freeze with wind chill warnings and warnings about how quickly frostbite can occur. Parkland Ambulance in Prince Albert has some cold weather advice; reminders like –...
Gord Wiebe Dec 14, 2020

Hundreds of Acres of Land Donated to SWF
The amount of habitat the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation now manages has grown by 800 acres, thanks to a recent donation. The land is prime wildlife habitat, donated by the late Don Kowalski of Grif...
Carol Thomson Dec 14, 2020

City Committee to Consider City’s Powers and Responsibilities with Respect to COVID-19
The role of Saskatoon’s municipal government when it comes to COVID-19 measures will be addressed at Monday’s Governance and Priorities committee meeting. A report from city administration...
Brad Jennings Dec 14, 2020

Health Officials Inspect Mail Processing Plant in Saskatoon
Canada Post says the Saskatoon Mail Processing Plant has been reviewed by Saskatchewan government health officials after recent positive COVID-19 tests. Valrie Chartrand, Media Relations with Canada P...
Brad Jennings Dec 14, 2020

Many Court Matters Suspended Until New Year
Most trials, preliminary inquiries and in person hearings are suspended as of Monday until January 15th. The decision was made in conjunction with the Chief Medical Health Officer who has advised agai...
Saskatoon Media Group Dec 14, 2020
















