Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Emotional Support for Front-Line Physicians
Something physicians are not used to, is waiting, and not being in control; such as waiting for an expected surge in COVID-19 patients that has not yet arrived. Brenda Senger, director of the Saskatch...
Gord Wiebe Apr 17, 2020

Huskies Photographer Wins Canada West Conference Sports Info and Digital Award
A picture showing the entrance of the U of S football team onto the Griffiths Stadium turf, with an archway of flames shooting up (pictured), has earned Josh Schaefer an award from his peers. A consta...
Les Lazaruk Apr 17, 2020

The Prime Minister Announces Financial Package for the Energy Sector
The Prime Minister says federal aid is coming for energy companies that have had to slow down, throwing people out of work, and threatening the economy. He says, to help these workers, the federal gov...
Saskatoon Media Group Apr 17, 2020

COVID-19 and Domestic Violence
We often hear the advice to stay home and stay safe as we deal with COVID-19, but for some people, home isn’t safe. The phones are quiet at domestic violence shelters these days, and that’...
Carol Thomson Apr 17, 2020

Unemployment Rises Markedly in the New COVID-19 Reality
Statistics Canada is monitoring the effects of COVID-19 and is seeing a deepening problem in the labour market. In March, the Labour Force Survey reported employment declines by more than one million ...
Gord Wiebe Apr 17, 2020

Hospital Home Lottery Winners
The Hospital Home Lottery prize draws have been completed. Vonda Jorgenson of Saskatoon is the big winner, winning the $1.8 million grand prize show home. The 50/50 add-on of over $500 thousand was wo...
Vanese M. Ferguson Apr 17, 2020

YMCA Offers Virtual At-Home Programming
YMCAs across the country have collaborated to bring their programming to your home. The YMCA of Saskatoon, along with the rest of the country’s YMCAs, has launched YMCA at Home for free. It conn...
Carol Thomson Apr 17, 2020

The First Ministers Discuss COVID-19
Last night (thurs) the Prime Minister spoke with the Premiers to discuss the evolving COVID-19 situation. They talked about collaborative efforts to protect the health and safety of Canadians and to s...
Vanese M. Ferguson Apr 17, 2020

Romance Scam Bilked Women Out Of Over $2-Million
One man has been arrested and a Canada-wide warrant has been issued for 4 others who are believed to be connected to a large international criminal organization involved in the long-term running of on...
Carol Thomson Apr 16, 2020

Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Postponed Indefinitely, Construction Work at Site to Continue
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan is postponing indefinitely, its main stage season for 2020. Alan Long, Director of Marketing and Development, says rehearsals usually need to begin late May or early Ju...
Brad Jennings Apr 16, 2020














