Northern Saskatchewan Local News

New CT scanner gives scientists a window on COVID-19

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

Nov 7, 2020 9:48 AM Read more >

Narwhals could be at high risk of catching COVID-19: researcher

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.

Nov 7, 2020 8:17 AM Read more >

U.S. companies threaten to use CUSMA to fight Canada’s plastics ban

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

Nov 7, 2020 8:07 AM Read more >

Captain Juli-Ann McKenzie honoured during Veteran's Week

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.

Nov 6, 2020 8:39 PM Read more >

Residents reminded to prepare for winter storm

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.

Nov 6, 2020 4:39 PM Read more >

Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to pet hedgehogs

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.

Nov 6, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >

NDP says Sask. Party held back on COVID-19 restrictions until after election

The New Democratic Party (NDP) is alleging the Saskatchewan Party government has been holding back on measures to prevent the spread of COVDI-19 until after the election was over.

Nov 6, 2020 4:05 PM Read more >

Moe says Meili is politicizing COVID-19 response

Premier Scott Moe.

Nov 6, 2020 4:01 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate improves to 6.4 per cent, lowest in the country

According to Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey released on Nov. 6, for the third consecutive month, Saskatchewan has the lowest unemployment rate in Canada, the Ministry of Immigration and Career training said in a release.

Nov 6, 2020 3:54 PM Read more >

NDP says Sask. Party held back on COVID-19 restrictions

Premier says NDP is politicizing COVID-19 response

Nov 6, 2020 3:48 PM Read more >