Saskatchewan Provincial News

Sask. NDP says privatization not the solution to surgical backlog

Sask. opposition leader Ryan Meili said the Ministry of Health's plan to deal with surgical waits is too slow and too dependent on non-existent services.

Dec 14, 2021 6:15 PM Read more >

Sask. announces pilot for new long-term care home inspection program

The Ministry of Health is committing to care inspections in long-term homes every three years, beginning immediately.

Dec 14, 2021 2:58 PM Read more >

Snowbirds technician charged with firearms offences after search of Bushell Park home

Saskatchewan RCMP have charged a 13-year veteran of the Canadian Forces with four firearms offences after a Dec. 10 search warrant was executed at CFB Moose Jaw.

Dec 14, 2021 12:07 PM Read more >

Provincial auditor: Coroner’s Service needs to be more “timely” with report delivery

The provincial auditor tabled volume two of her report in the Legislative Assembly earlier this week

Dec 10, 2021 1:56 PM Read more >

Ministry of Highways: ‘Tis the season for snow plow safety

Winter is here and that means Saskatchewan drivers are more than likely to encounter snow plows out on the road.

Dec 9, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Sask. to address surgical backlog with increased capacity, privatized help

Sask. is looking to increase surgeries annually for the next four years, and increase ICU capacity to deal with pandemic consequences.

Dec 9, 2021 11:24 AM Read more >

Sask. opposition calling for public inquiry into government’s COVID response

Sask. opposition says the provincial government's conduct during the fourth wave needs investigating.

Dec 8, 2021 5:06 PM Read more >

SHA board declines to share details on recent resignations

The SHA board said details regarding the two recent departures are "privileged personal matters" that can't be made public.

Dec 8, 2021 3:32 PM Read more >

Sask. confirms first potential cases of Omicron variant in province

Four cases potentially identified to be the new Omicron strain of COVID-19 have been found in a Sask. household.

Dec 8, 2021 11:42 AM Read more >

COVID-19 booster vaccine availability expands to ages 50+

Residents aged 50 or older who received their last dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 5 months ago can now go for a booster shot.

Dec 7, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >