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No new COVID-19 cases in Sask., 12 recoveries
The Saskatchewan Health Authority had some good news to present on Sunday. Not only were there not any new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported, but 12 people recovered from the virus as well. That pu...
Jun 07, 2020
One new case of COVID-19 in province, more testing available ahead of Phase 3
There was just one new case of COVID-19 and no new recoveries to report on Saturday, bringing the active cases in the province up to 28. The new case is in the Far North region. There have been 650 to...
Jun 06, 2020
Sow processing facility being considered in Saskatchewan
Pork producers are excited about the prospect of a cull sow processing facility in Saskatchewan.Donald's Fine Foods, a B.C. basked pork processor purchased the former XL Foods beef processing plant in...
Jun 05, 2020
Listen: India reduces tariffs on Canadian lentils
Pulse Canada has received final confirmation on tariff reductions for Canadian lentils.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access speaks to Pulse Canada CEO Gordon Bacon about the changes.-alice.mcfarlane@jpbg.ca...
Jun 05, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Friday June 5, 2020
Producers are being encouraged to take part in the provinces clubroot testing program.A farmer can pick up a soil testing bag, collect soil from their field and submit it for testing at no cost.Soil s...
Jun 05, 2020
National unemployment rate hits new record even as economy adds jobs
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada reports a record high unemployment rate as the economy added 289,600 jobs in May, with businesses reopening amid easing public health restrictions.The unemployment rate rose...
Jun 05, 2020
STF hopes teacher health and safety taken into consideration when school reopening plans are announced
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation is following on the heels of the provincial NDP, calling for a safe and cautious return to schools eventually.While STF President Patrick Maze didn't mention the ...
Jun 05, 2020
Hockey Canada lifts ban on activities, allowing member organizations to decide on return
Hockey Canada has lifted its ban on sanctioned activities and is allowing the country's 13 member organizations to individually determine when it's safe to return to action.The move is a first step to...
Jun 04, 2020
Unions for health-care workers call on Sask. government to invest in frontline workers
Three unions that represent workers in the health-care field are calling on the Saskatchewan government to support health-care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by increasing wages."Everybody is de...
Jun 04, 2020
Moe, Shahab issue warnings about potential spread of COVID-19 at rallies
Saskatchewan's premier and chief medical health officer are repeating warnings that people who attend large rallies are at a heightened risk of contracting COVID-19.In a media release, Dr. Saqib Shaha...
Jun 04, 2020