Northern Saskatchewan Local News

Province projecting billions lost in revenue, thousands of jobs lost

Saskatchewan could see its provincial revenues go down between $1.3 billion and $3.3 billion in the 2020-21 year due to the pandemic, according to projections by the provincial government.

Apr 17, 2020 4:45 PM Read more >

In response to the pandemic, border crossings in Saskatchewan have been reduced

The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced a short-term cutback in service hours at low-traffic ports of entry along the Canadian/American border by land, effective on April 15 at 11 p.m. EDT.

Apr 17, 2020 3:34 PM Read more >

Case against P.A. man charged with second-degree murder, sexual assault adjourned due to COVID-19

The case against a 19-year-old man charged with second-degree murder, sexual assault and aggravated assault was adjourned in Prince Albert Provincial Court due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 17, 2020 3:22 PM Read more >

New presumptive COVID-19 case in far north Sask. tied to care home

Two new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Saskatchewan, including one presumptive case in the far north. The new far northern case is the first new case in the region reported since April 13.

Apr 17, 2020 3:04 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan RCMP receive 894 COVID-19 related calls to date

Between March 1 and April 16, Saskatchewan RCMP have received 894 COVID-19 related calls for service in Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction.

Apr 17, 2020 2:48 PM Read more >

Case against Muskoday First Nation man charged with sexual assault adjourned due to COVID-19

The case against a man facing sexual assault charges from 2011 was adjourned due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jason Glen Dreaver, 39, from Muskoday First Nation is charged with sexual assault and two counts of failing to appear in court. On Feb.

Apr 17, 2020 2:36 PM Read more >

Government releases preliminary revenue impacts

The Government of Saskatchewan Friday provided a range of preliminary revenue impacts, using three different scenarios related to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The potential revenue decline in 2020-21 ranges from $1.3 billion to $3.

Apr 17, 2020 2:23 PM Read more >

Air passengers must wear non-medical masks as of April 20

Friday, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, announced new measures requiring all air passengers to have a non-medical mask or face covering to cover their mouth and nose during travel.

Apr 17, 2020 2:06 PM Read more >

Public Health Order amended to further protect seniors in care homes

As of April 17, the Chief Medical Health Officer of Saskatchewan’s public health order has been updated to include: • As of April 28, long-term care and personal care homes must ensure that each staff member works in only one facility.

Apr 17, 2020 1:52 PM Read more >

Housing a concern for Nipawin Oasis, programming still going strong

NIPAWIN — A Nipawin community resource centre that provides cultural, prevention, educational and intervention programming to more than 300 clients is still operating despite the pandemic.

Apr 17, 2020 1:45 PM Read more >