Local News

U of R researcher collaborates on international study

Two Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died: one individual in their 60s from the Far North West and an individual in their 50s from the North East. This brings the total number of deaths in the Province to 27.

HUMBOLDT — After the execution of a search warrant of a Humboldt home, a 57 year old man is facing multiple drug related charges.

Canadian Light SourceSince the 1970s, chemicals called brominated flame retardants (BFRs) have been added to a host of consumer and household products, ranging from electronics and mattresses to upholstery and carpets.

New imaging equipment to help understand COVID-19 infection will soon be coming to the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization — International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) at the University of Saskatchewan, thanks to a Canada Foundation for Inn

Frozen tissue samples from a narwhal harvested by Inuit subsistence hunters will soon arrive at a laboratory in Boston, where researchers will work to determine whether the species could be susceptible to COVID-19.

A group of more than 60 major American industry associations are trying to stop Canada’s efforts to reduce plastic pollution.

Captain Juli-Ann MacKenzie was honoured in the Parliament Assembly by MP Erin O'Toole, Leader of the Official Opposition, during a speech to kick off Veteran's Wee k.

Submitted A major winter storm is expected to hit Saskatchewan this weekend and residents are reminded to stay up-to-date by downloading the SaskAlert app.

The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with provincial public health partners to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella infections occurring in three provinces, including Saskatchewan.