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COVID-19 update: Three new cases, five in hospital, 14 more recoveries

COVID-19 update: Three new cases, five in hospital, 14 more recoveries

There are three new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on Aug. 23, bringing the total to 1,600 reported cases. The new cases are located in the North Central (1), Regina (1) and South West (1) zones.
Nuclear giants team up to develop reactors in Sask. and Ontario

Nuclear giants team up to develop reactors in Sask. and Ontario

Canada’s leading nuclear industry players announced an inter-provincial corporate partnership Thursday to support the launch of a research centre that will work on developing small modular reactors (SMRs) for use in Saskatchewan.
Nothing 'off the table' as federal NDP calls for $2 billion infusion into child care

Nothing 'off the table' as federal NDP calls for $2 billion infusion into child care

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh wants Ottawa to ante up with an immediate $2-billion cash infusion to provinces to support child care and families during the economic restart.
Business coalition asks Ottawa to lean into natural resources to recover from COVID-19

Business coalition asks Ottawa to lean into natural resources to recover from COVID-19

Chuck Chiang, Business in Vancouver A national coalition of business associations has released a plan to re-launch the Canadian economy post-COVID - and it calls for digging deeper into Canada’s natural resources.
911 service restored in Spiritwood area

911 service restored in Spiritwood area

UPDATE 3: Spiritwood RCMP confirms that it is now possible to reach 911 in Spiritwood and in neighbouring areas. Residents in need of police services no longer need to drive to their local detachment. For emergencies, call 911.
Masks required at No Frills on Aug. 29

Masks required at No Frills on Aug. 29

Following in Walmart's footsteps, all shoppers at Real Canadian Superstore and No Frills grocery stores will be required to wear masks starting Aug. 29.
COVID-19 exposures at Prince Albert and Regina businesses

COVID-19 exposures at Prince Albert and Regina businesses

Saskatchewan Health Authority is notifying the public that an individual who tested COVID-19 positive visited the following Prince Albert businesses when the individual was likely infectious: - Friday, August 21 – Dollarama Store, 2nd Ave West from 1
24-year-old dead from stabbing after being brought to home from social gathering

24-year-old dead from stabbing after being brought to home from social gathering

RED EARTH CREE NATION — A 24-year man died after police found him with stab wounds at a Red Earth Cree Nation home. He was bought to the home, injured, from a large social gathering. Carrot River RCMP were called to the home on Aug.
Masks to be required at No Frills stores

Masks to be required at No Frills stores

HUMBOLDT, NIPAWIN — Shoppers at all No Frills and Real Canadian Superstore grocery stores across Canada, including in Humboldt and Nipawin, will be required to wear masks. “Starting Saturday, Aug.
Man brought to Shellbrook hospital dies, homicide suspected

Man brought to Shellbrook hospital dies, homicide suspected

UPDATE: Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Unit North has identified the young man who was brought to the Shellbrook Hospital three days ago.
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