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Garbage Collection During the Pandemic
The City of Saskatoon is making more changes as a result of COVID-19. In terms of garbage collection, that will continue as usual but the city asks that we: Bag all garbage. Bag used tissues, napkins,...
Gord Wiebe Apr 02, 2020

State of Emergency Will Continue
Premier Scott Moe has announced that the provincial state of emergency declared two weeks ago will continue for at least another two weeks. He said the measures put in place so far are working and peo...
Saskatoon Media Group Apr 02, 2020

Mental Health Supports Remain During Pandemic
Most of the talk around COVID-19 in Saskatchewan has been around symptoms, prevention, being prepared and physical distancing, but there is also the aspect of mental health. Chief Medical Officer with...
Carol Thomson Apr 01, 2020

Four People Charged in Connection to Three Stolen Vehicles
Around 9 o’olock on Tuesday night, patrol officers spotted a stolen minivan at 11th Street and Avenue K and the driver refused to pull over when police tried to stop the vehicle. A stud belt was...
Vanese M. Ferguson Apr 01, 2020

Two Main Party Leaders Say They’re Donating Raise to Charity
On April 1st, all MLAs and cabinet ministers are scheduled to receive a 1.7% cost of living increase. This is according to the compensation formula set out by the Legislative Assembly’s all part...
Vanese M. Ferguson Apr 01, 2020

Changes to Aging Out Youth in Care – Appreciated
We brought you the story earlier this week about concerns from the Saskatchewan Youth in Care and Custody Network which is now easing a sigh of relief. The organization had been asking for the governm...
Vanese M. Ferguson Apr 01, 2020

COVID-19 Concerns Closes Two Child Care Centres
NDP leader Ryan Meili says two Regina childcare centres have temporarily closed their doors because of COVID-19. A letter was sent out by the YMCA in Regina that a family at one of their centres is be...
Vanese M. Ferguson Apr 01, 2020

Third Death in Saskatchewan, in Canada that Number Tops 100
Saskatchewan has recorded its 3rd death from COVID-19. The province says it is a resident aged 80 to 89 who died from complications related to the virus. Two people in their 70s died on Sunday. As of ...
Saskatoon Media Group Apr 01, 2020

COVID-19 and Lung Health
For those with respiratory issues like Asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary COVID-19 presents a big risk to their health. Speaking at a Lung Health Webinar for the Lung Association of Saskatchewan...
Brad Jennings Apr 01, 2020

Picking Up Prescriptions During a Pandemic
The key message from the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan is to call before dropping by your local drug store because processes may have changed. Spokesperson Myla Bulych says some of the physical...
Carol Thomson Apr 01, 2020














