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U of S closing all recreational facilities
The University of Saskatchewan is closing all recreational facilities on campus beginning Monday morning to increase preventative measures surrounding the spread of COVID-19 in the province.According ...
Mar 15, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)
Southend COVID-19 case: NITHA says community risk remains low
The presumptive COVID-19 case in the northern community of Southend will put a strain on health services there, but the Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) said plans were underway to bolst...
Mar 15, 2020 (ID 175279637 © Buddhilakshan4 | Dreamstime.com)
Sask. schools to remain open despite COVID-19 concerns
Saskatchewan schools are staying open for the time being in spite of concerns over the spread of COVID-19.The province's chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, made the announcement Sunday at...
Mar 15, 2020 (CJME News Staff)
U of R suspends classes due to COVID-19 concerns
Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, the University of Regina has decided to suspend classes for a short period of time and will no longer provide face-to-face teaching the rest of the semester.The U of ...
Mar 14, 2020 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Saskatoon man still quarantined after coronavirus scare on cruise ship
Last week, Saskatoon's Al Stickney was a passenger on the Grand Princess cruise ship that had 21 confirmed cases of coronavirus.Currently, Stickney, his wife Heather and the 226 other Canadians who we...
Mar 14, 2020 Al Stickney. (Facebook)
Saskatoon counsellor shares tips on dealing with stress from COVID-19 pandemic
A Saskatoon counsellor shared some tips on protecting your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.Penney Murphy, the owner of Penney Murphy & Associates, sat down with 650 CKOM's Brent Loucks ...
Mar 13, 2020 ‘Peace of mind’ written on white pebbles. With blurred vintage styled background.
School divisions make changes amid COVID-19
Schools in the province are taking varying degrees of measures as COVID-19 worries continue.The Regina Catholic School Division said it's pausing all assemblies as of late Friday morning. Gatherings w...
Mar 13, 2020 (File photo/CJME News Staff)
Saskatchewan confirms second presumptive case of COVID-19
Saskatchewan has its second presumptive case of COVID-19.In a media release Friday, the province said the individual is a resident in their 60s who travelled from Oregon. The test was done in Saskatoo...
Mar 13, 2020 Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, speaks with media on March 12, 2020 at the Saskatchewan Legislature. (Evan Radford/980)
Province’s HealthLine 811 overwhelmed by calls
Saskatchewan's 24-hour telephone access to health, mental health, and addictions support appears to have been completely overwhelmed by calls from the public.After the provincial government announced ...
Mar 12, 2020 John Ash, executive director of the Saskatchewan Health Authority, Dr. Saqib Shahab, Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer, and Health Minister Jim Reiter (l to r) discuss the province's plans for dealing with COVID-19 on March 11, 2020. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Policy conference cancelled over coronavirus
An annual agricultural conference is being postponed over COVID-19.Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) announced the midterm policy forum, scheduled for March 16 and 17 in Saskat...
Mar 12, 2020 (file photo/farmnewsNOW Staff)