Assiniboia Times

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Seeding is virtually complete in most areas of the province, with 98 per cent of the crop now planted.

Seniors in Canada have experienced some of the most negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. For many, staying safe at home has meant added expenses. Deliveries come at a premium and some groceries are costing more.

A free and independent press is the lifeblood of any democracy. Here in Saskatchewan, the media landscape continues to change and evolve.