Category Archives: ((CJWW) Country 600) News

Most Popular Vehicles in Canada – for Thieves
The Insurance Bureau of Canada says there is a growing trend of three themes when it comes to the top 10 stolen vehicles in Canada. With more vehicles equipped with technology like keyless entry remot...
Vanese M. Ferguson Dec 02, 2020

La Ronge Emergency Medical Services Changes Designation
Saskatchewan Health Authority has designated La Ronge Emergency Medical Services as an Advanced Life Support ambulance service. This means that the ambulance service employs Advanced Care Paramedics w...
Gord Wiebe Dec 02, 2020

Hedgehogs Behind Salmonella Illnesses
Hedgehogs are thought to be the cause of 32 Salmonella illnesses in six provinces including one in Saskatchewan. The Public Health Agency of Canada says that’s 21 more cases than were originally...
Gord Wiebe Dec 02, 2020

Province to Fund Mental Health Staff in Schools
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a $400,000 commitment to provide Mental Health First Aid training to at least one staff member in each Saskatchewan school. The goal is to have the trainin...
Gord Wiebe Dec 02, 2020

Care Kits Going Out to Military Vets in Saskatchewan
For a second year, the Provincial Capital Commission, is partnering with the Royal Canadian Legion and the Regina Stitchery Guild to send Saskatchewan military veterans, “Support on the Home Fro...
Gord Wiebe Dec 02, 2020

ALC Beds Closed in Lanigan
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is announcing the temporary closure of Alternate Level of Care beds at Lanigan Hospital until further notice. The SHA says this is due to active COVID-19 activity in ...
Gord Wiebe Dec 02, 2020

COVID-19 Outbreaks Declared Around the Province
In non-household settings, an outbreak is confirmed when two or more people test positive for COVID-19. In the latest check, the Saskatchewan Health Authority has declared outbreaks in St. Paul's Hosp...
Gord Wiebe Dec 02, 2020

Daily Drive-Through Testing Facility Opens in Prince Albert
The Saskatchewan Health Authority will begin offering daily, drive thru mobile testing in Prince Albert Wednesday in order to meet an increased demand. The testing is available at The Cone Shop Car Wa...
Gord Wiebe Dec 02, 2020

City Budget Deliberations Begin Today
City Council will consider an adjusted Budget for 2021 Wednesday and Thursday. Administration has proposed ways to absorb costs related to the pandemic without any increase to the previously approved ...
Gord Wiebe Dec 02, 2020

More Cases of COVID-19 Affect More Schools
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools says the Saskatchewan Health Authority has found a positive COVID-19 case in an individual at each of cole St. Peter School and Holy Cross High School. Risk of expos...
Saskatoon Media Group Dec 02, 2020















