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COVID-19 update: one new case, two in hospital

One new case of COVID-19 was reported in Saskatchewan on June 14, bringing the provincial total to 665. The newest case in the province was in Saskatoon. Of the 665 reported COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan, 24 were considered active.

CAN'T GO. WON'T GO. NEVER GO.

As we come – hopefully – to the end of a challenging time in world history, plans are being made for the re-opening of the church.

Lea McLeod offered procedures for handling difficult co-workers

Unpleasant people are part of life – there’s no doubt. During our lifespans, most people we’ll meet are caring, generous, considerate and helpful. But there’s also a minority who are challenging.

NDP wanted an independent investigation on province’s long-term care system

Saskatchewan’s New Democratic Party (NDP) called for an independent investigation of the province’s long-term care system on Friday, June 12.

Rita St. Amant is a local artist who works in mixed media with an expertise in textile arts

Rita St. Amant was born and raised in the Glentworth area of Saskatchewan. She has displayed and sold art across Canada and the U.S. For example, her work, Ken's Stallion, won the people's choice award at the Manitoba Fibre Festival last year.

SHA encouraged residents to seek testing for COVID-19

Since announcing more people in Saskatchewan would be offered testing effective on May 25, more than 4,000 residents called for testing, representing a jump of 60 per cent in the volume of calls coming into HealthLine 811.

Graduation ceremonies can be held outside; up to 150 people allowed in places of worship

Deputy premier Gordon Wyant announced on Thursday, June 11 graduation ceremonies can now happen outdoors and increased the number of people allowed in places of worship to a maximum of 150.

Nelson GM is gearing-up after the pandemic

With Saskatchewan gradually reopening, Curtis Nelson is confident about the future as commercial trade at Nelson GM on 210 First Avenue West slowly resumed to expected averages. “It’s not too bad,” Nelson recounted in conversation on June 11.

Provincial government proclaimed June 15-21 as Recreation Professionals Week

The Saskatchewan Association of Recreation Professionals (S.A.R.P.

SHA announced increases for surgical and imaging volumes and discussed field hospitals

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) announced on Wednesday, June 10 they’ll enter Phase 3 of their reopening plan, which included increasing surgical and imaging volumes starting June 16.
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