Yorkton This Week

The Métis Nation Government of Saskatchewan (MN–S) is rolling out emergency COVID-19 support for Métis communities and citizens in need.

This winter, Saskatchewan Provincial Parks are offering a variety of safe, outdoor activities to enjoy. “The holidays are a special time to celebrate family traditions and make new memories,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said.

The Yorkton & District Community Foundation adjudication committee has completed review of applications for the second round of the Emergency Community Support Fund.

An early holiday gift will soon be on its way to Saskatchewan as another shipment of the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine is expected to arrive in Saskatoon next week, as early as December 21.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American running back William Powell to a one-year contract extension. Powell was eligible to be a free agent February 9.

Indian Head RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Logan Rostad of Odessa, SK. Logan is described as being 6’0” and weighing approximately 150 lbs with a slim build. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

The SH​​A has posted a status update​ on the first phase of the COVID-19 surge activation announced December 3, 2020 .

Seven residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. One new death in the age group 40-49 was reported in the South East zone. One new death in the age group 60-69 was reported in the North Central zone.

The latest round of public health orders surrounding COVID-19 seem to be focused around what is cheapest, rather than what has the highest risk. The most aggressive rules surround private gatherings - which, naturally, have no real cost to implement.

About 5.1 million Canadians are food insecure, and many of them are struggling with mental health issues. And the pandemic has made the situation worse, according to a report released Wednesday by Statistics Canada.