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• Saskatchewan rolling out $8M in support for small businesses during COVID-19

  In April, the province earmarked $50 million for the SSBEP program, with $32 million being doled out. During December, another $8 million will be distributed to small businesses.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2020
• Visitation restricted at acute care facilities in Regina due to ‘escalating’ COVID-19 activity

  Recent Government of Saskatchewan modelling shows the Regina area is averaging 71 new cases a day.

  Health

  Dec 2, 2020
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• Increased COVID-19 exposure linked to curling clubs in Shellbrook, Christopher Lake: SHA

  Those who recently visited a curling rink in Shellbrook and Christopher Lake, Sask., are required under the public health order to immediately self-isolate.

  Health

  Nov 28, 2020
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• Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe tests negative for COVID-19, remains in self-isolation

  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe will emerge out of self-isolation just in time for the first session of the 29th legislature, which begins on Monday at 10 a.m.

  Politics

  Nov 27, 2020
• COVID-19 confirmed at 5 Regina schools

  Aside from those who are moving to online learning, the schools will remain open for other students says the division.

  Health

  Nov 22, 2020
• COVID-19 outbreak declared at Regina’s Santa Maria long-term care home

  The facility says they are still in the early days of the outbreak and are working with public health.

  Health

  Nov 22, 2020
• Saskatchewan reports 439 new COVID-19 cases, breaking previous single-day record

  As COVID-19 cases spike, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says new measures are being considered and the government 'will have more to say' next week.

  Health

  Nov 21, 2020
• Indigenous former NHLer, Fred Sasakamoose, hospitalized with presumed COVID-19

  His family first reported the news of his presumptive COVID-19 status on his organization's Facebook page on Friday evening.

  Health

  Nov 21, 2020
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• Pandemic not stopping Santa from flying into Regina malls this season for photo-ops

  Not even Santa is immune to COVID-19, but kids can still get a picture taken with him.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2020
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• New COVID-19 modelling shows grim future in Saskatchewan if measures aren’t followed

  Saskatchewan is holding off on a lockdown as it relies on the public to follow COVID-19 measures in order to avoid a grim forecast which could include thousands hospitalized by May.

  Health

  Nov 19, 2020
• Saskatchewan looks to feds for help as contact tracing becomes challenging

  “You can’t tell where the source of exposure was,” Dr. Saqib Shahab said. “That’s the challenge.

  Health

  Nov 18, 2020
• Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe rejects NDP call for immediate circuit-breaker lockdown

  NDP Leader Ryan Meili is calling for a three-week circuit breaker to slow the transmission of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan.

  Health

  Nov 18, 2020
• COVID-19 case confirmed at Warman Community School

  The Saskatchewan Health Authority informed Prairie Spirit School Division of a case of COVID-19 in an individual at Warman Community Middle School.

  Health

  Nov 15, 2020
• Person in 20s dies from COVID-19 as Saskatchewan reports 2 deaths, 181 new cases

  Saskatchewan's COVID-19 death toll rose to 31 on Sunday.

  Health

  Nov 15, 2020
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• 3 COVID-19 cases at Indian Head Elementary School, classes move online

  Students will transition to online learning on Monday.

  Health

  Nov 15, 2020
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• Suspect wanted after child allegedly abducted on One Arrow First Nation: Sask. RCMP

  The child was found safe and unharmed, police say.

  Crime

  Nov 15, 2020
• COVID-19 infections confirmed at 2 Saskatoon schools

  Two positive COVID-19 cases were identified at St. Frances Cree Bilingual School, and one case was identified at Ecole St. Gerard School.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2020
• Saskatchewan expands mask mandate, implements curfew on bars with COVID-19 deaths imminent in weeks ahead

  The province is expanding its mask mandate, recommending the reduction for in-class learning for some high schools, and implementing a curfew on alcohol sales.

  Health

  Nov 13, 2020
• Sandra Masters will be Regina’s first elected female mayor

  For the first time in Regina's 117-year history, the city will have a woman mayor elected by the people.

  Politics

  Nov 9, 2020
• Premier Scott Moe names new Saskatchewan cabinet, 1st woman in over 30 years becomes deputy premier

  Premier Scott Moe unveiled a new cabinet on Monday, as he promised to focus on Saskatchewan’s economic recovery in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Politics

  Nov 9, 2020
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• Blizzard forces Swift Current to postpone its municipal, school board election

  The city’s municipal and school board election is being postponed to Thursday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  Weather

  Nov 9, 2020
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• In-person high school classes in Saskatoon cancelled Monday due to snowstorm

  Saskatoon's two school divisions say the decision was made collaboratively and in discussion with the City of Saskatoon and local emergency services.

  Education

  Nov 9, 2020
• Martensville, Sask., McDonald’s shuts down Sunday after employee contracts COVID-19

  This is the third McDonald's in Saskatchewan that has closed this week due to an employee testing positive for the novel coronavirus.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2020
• Trick-or-treaters potentially exposed to COVID-19 in Meath Park, Sask., says SHA

  This is the first COVID-19 exposure alert issued by the SHA that is related to trick-or-treating.

  Health

  Nov 8, 2020
• Saskatchewan reports 159 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death

  Active COVID-19 cases also reached a new high Sunday, with 1,122 reported.

  Health

  Nov 8, 2020