Assiniboia Times

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has begun to implement their temporary conversion of rural community emergency rooms in the province starting off with seven, with another five to be utilized in remaining phases.

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken aim at every aspect of our way of living.

The recent closures of meat packing plants in Alberta, Quebec and several American states due to the COVID-19 pandemic are shedding light on the tremendous expense of this style of massive meat processing operation.

The Victoria Day long weekend in May is customarily a short, travelling or camping holiday for many across the country, including Saskatchewan.

The Sa​skatchewan Health Authority ended the declaration of an outbreak first made 10 days ago at the Meadow Lake Hospital on May 5. The declaration was originally issued after one confirmed COVID-19 case of a staff member.

Premier Scott Moe announced Thursday the province will get a head start on phase two of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan for the long weekend, with golf courses and drive-in theatres being able to open on May 15.

Wanuskewin Heritage Park (Saskatoon) announced the birth of three baby bison.

With the Victoria Day long weekend looming ahead, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) wanted all travellers to be mindful of the travel restrictions announced in March, which were still in place at Canada’s international border crossings.

The Government of Saskatchewan approved of changes on May 14 to The Election Act Regulations, giving the Chief Electoral Officer the clear authority to take any necessary action to ensure the October 26 provincial election is conducted safely, in lig

More farmers were able to get out into the field this week, with many seeding or planning to seed within the next week or two. Seeding progress in the province is at 18 per cent, up seven per cent from last week.