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Military deployed to Saskatchewan as pandemic supportThe Canadian Armed Forces has been deployed to Saskatchewan to help front-line workers battle a relentless fourth wave. Abigail Bimman explains what other help could be on the way, and the unprecedented measures the provincial government is considering implementing.Global NationalOct 23, 2021
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Global National: Dec. 9Winnipeg police are facing growing pressure to search a landfill north of the city for the remains of murdered Indigenous women. The force says it’s not easily done, but it has been done before. We hear from a retired RCMP investigator who worked on the case of serial killer Robert Pickton in British Columbia. The...Global NationalDec 9, 2022
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Regina expecting 6 military nurses with more patient transfers anticipatedThe COVID situation in the province remains critical with the Canadian Armed Forces now being called in to help Saskatchewan’s healthcare system. The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) has been in talks with the military trying to figure out what resources would provide the best relief.Oct 25, 2021
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CAF, Red Cross to assist Alberta with COVID-19 surge, strained health-care system, health minister saysHealth Minister Patty Hajdu said on Friday that the government is providing offers of assistance to Saskatchewan and Alberta for resources including personal protective equipment (PPE), medical equipment, COVID-19 vaccines and testing amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. Hajdu also stated the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Canadian Red Cross will be assisting Alberta as...CanadaOct 1, 2021
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Canadian Armed Forces member reflects on time spent in Saskatchewan hospitals helping COVID-19 patientsCanada’s military provided a critical helping hand in November when a nursing team was posted to Saskatchewan to help the over-burdened healthcare system during the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, with the mission wrapping up, the military team commander looks back on their efforts.Global News at 10 Weekend ReginaDec 4, 2021
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Military ICU flight takes off from Saskatoon airportA first look at military aid coming into Saskatchewan. A Canadian Armed Forces Specialized Medical Team arrived in the province Monday evening. This video shows a military ICU transfer at the Saskatoon airport on Tuesday morning. In the last 24 hours, three people have been transferred to Ontario ICUs.CanadaOct 26, 2021