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Funding to encourage support for local business

Funding to encourage support for local business

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $1 million to support a province-wide marketing campaign to encourage Saskatchewan residents to support local businesses and their employees.
Temporary wage supplement

Temporary wage supplement

For lower income essential workers for vulnerable citizens
Three new COVID-19 cases in Sask. north region

Three new COVID-19 cases in Sask. north region

EAST CENTRAL— As of April 30, Saskatchewan has six new confirmed cases of COVID-19— three are from the north region of the province. Of the three cases, two are in the Lloydminster area and one is in the Saskatoon area.
“This is not a directive": Manitoba top doctor clarifies health order changes

“This is not a directive": Manitoba top doctor clarifies health order changes

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Manitoba continues to drop. The province announced two new cases during an April 30 briefing and seven new recoveries, dropping Manitoba's active case count to 49. Manitoba chief provincial health officer Dr.
State of Emergency extended, Re-Open Sask. delayed in Lloydminster and La Loche

State of Emergency extended, Re-Open Sask. delayed in Lloydminster and La Loche

A cluster of 13 COVID-19 cases linked to Lloydminster Hospital was a major focus of the province’s daily update on COVID-19 Wednesday.
Canadian scientists join in int'l effort to create simple emergency ventilator

Canadian scientists join in int'l effort to create simple emergency ventilator

Scientists at a underground science laboratory in Ontario, SNOLAB , have partnered with international peers to design software for an alternative to the standard mechanical ventilator.
Number of COVID-19 cases in Manitoba lower than models had predicted

Number of COVID-19 cases in Manitoba lower than models had predicted

One new case of coronavirus reported April 29, the same day premier announced plans to begin easing public health restrictions on businesses
Manitoba releases reopening plan, some non-essential businesses able to open May 4

Manitoba releases reopening plan, some non-essential businesses able to open May 4

First businesses can reopen Monday, northern travel restrictions remain in place
Manitoba getting set to release reopening plan, COVID-19 testing criteria expanded

Manitoba getting set to release reopening plan, COVID-19 testing criteria expanded

With no new cases of COVID-19 cases reported in Manitoba April 28, the province is beginning to look toward opening up closed services. The province has carried out 325 tests at Cadham Provincial Laboratory since April 27.
Humboldt's Summer Sizzler cancelled for 2020

Humboldt's Summer Sizzler cancelled for 2020

HUMBOLDT — This year’s Summer Sizzler is cancelled due to the pandemic. City council voted to cancel the June 18 to 21 event at its meeting on April 27.