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Hospitalizations and ICU Admissions Down in Sask. Over Last Two Weeks
Saskatchewan officials held a media briefing Thursday morning which saw Dr. Saqib Shahab, the province’s chief medical health officer present modeling data for the month of November. His report ...
Devyn Gregoire Nov 18, 2021

A Challenging Storm For Road Crews
Even with continuous plowing and de-icing, Circle Drive remains icy in some spots, but conditions are expected to improve today (Thurs) and into tomorrow. The City of Saskatoon says crews are salting ...
Carol Thomson Nov 18, 2021

$2 Million Donated to Saskatchewan Children’s Hospital
The Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan has been given a $2million dollar donation thanks to the Thistledown Foundation. Thistledown Foundation, a private charitable foundation esta...
Vanese M. Ferguson Nov 18, 2021

Red Cross Awards Its Highest Honour to Saskatchewan Residents
Two Saskatchewan residents have been recognized with the Canadian Red Cross’ highest honour. The Order of the Red Cross has been awarded to Barb Thompson of Regina who has been a dedicated volun...
Vanese M. Ferguson Nov 18, 2021

More Access to Services for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
The provincial government announced Thursday that Saskatchewan families with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder will now have access to more services under I-F or the Individualized Funding Pr...
Vanese M. Ferguson Nov 18, 2021

Unions Questions Hiring of Continuing Care Assistants
Saskatchewan unions have banded together and are publicly questioning the recent government announcement about the hiring of Continuing Care Assistants. SGEU, SEIU-West and CUPE specifically note the ...
Vanese M. Ferguson Nov 18, 2021

Semi Hits Overpass in Saskatoon
About five hours later, traffic restrictions at Ruth Street and Lorne Avenue were lifted. Around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, there was an accident between a semi-trailer and an overpass at Lorne and Ruth. Bo...
Vanese M. Ferguson Nov 18, 2021

BC Flooding Means Western Canadians are Going to Feel the Crunch of Supply Chain Shortages
The Port of Vancouver has halted all rail shipments going in and out following multiple mudslides that have closed the CN and CP mainlines. The mudslides and washouts are the result of up to 200 milli...
Newsroom Nov 18, 2021

USask And City Of Saskatoon Collaborating On Student Project Ideas – EcoHack
The winners of this year’s USask EcoHack event is up to you. A panel of judges on the weekend honed the list of projects down to three. EcoHack is about finding solutions to one of the United Na...
Carol Thomson Nov 17, 2021

The Storm Is Over But Response Continues
White Butte RCMP say no officers were injured during the storm with the road closure and traffic backup on Highway 1 between Regina and Moose Jaw today (Wed). Detachment Commander, Staff Sergeant Jaso...
Carol Thomson Nov 17, 2021
















