Tag Archives: Health
Easier, quicker saliva sampling eyed for next stage of COVID-19 testing
TORONTO - A saliva-based COVID-19 test is likely to be available this fall, say private and public health officials touting various methods under consideration across the country as lineups grow at CO...
Sep 16, 2020
NationsWEST Field House re-opens with COVID-19 precautions
The Credit Union CUplex NationsWEST Field House in North Battleford is now open again for fitness and sports enthusiasts to enjoy. Chantel Cunningham, aquafit and boot camp instructor, is thrilled to ...
Sep 16, 2020
Canadian politicians who've been forced to isolate because of exposure to COVID-19
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is just the latest on a growing list of Canadian politicians who have been needed to isolate themselves and get tested for COVID-19. Here is a short list:Prim...
Sep 16, 2020
New youth centre announced at Montreal Lake
An exciting new venture has officially been unearthed on the Montreal Lake Cree Nation (MLCN).Early Wednesday morning, a sod turning ceremony was held for a new youth centre. Chief Frank Roberts told ...
Sep 16, 2020
NDP hopes to ban private health services, increase investment in health
The Saskatchewan NDP is hoping to reform the provincial health-care system.The party announced a new policy Wednesday entitled The Saskatchewan Medicare Protection Act.A major change it lists is banni...
Sep 16, 2020
Province records 10 new COVID-19 cases, four more recoveries
The province has recorded 10 new cases of COVID-19.The cases are located in the Saskatoon (seven), North East (one) and Regina (one) zones. One case location is pending.The total amount of reported ca...
Sep 16, 2020
NESD online learning environments revamped
The North East School Division (NESD) Board of Education received a an update on how online learning looks and is progressing for the 2020-2021school year.On March 13, students and teachers were sent ...
Sep 16, 2020
Canadian retailers scramble to keep up with surging demand for patio heaters
TORONTO - As the weather gets cooler and COVID-19 cases start to surge again, more and more Canadians are looking to extend patio season by adding a heater to their outdoor space. The demand for ...
Sep 16, 2020
'Messaging matters:' Experts urge clearer distancing directions for young people
Government and public health officials need to empower people in their 20s to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19, instead of blaming and shaming them for disproportionately representing new infec...
Sep 16, 2020
Conservative Leader O'Toole in isolation after staffer tests positive for COVID-19
OTTAWA - Federal Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is the second federal party leader in as many days to get tested for COVID-19 and put himself into isolation after possibly being exposed to the virus...
Sep 16, 2020