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Active COVID-19 cases drop to lowest level since March 22; outbreak lifted at Lloydminster Hospital
Active cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan have dropped to their lowest level since late March. There are now 55 active cases in the province, with 10 more recoveries and four new confirmed COVID-19 cas...
May 30, 2020
SHA unanimously votes to accept 2021 capital and operating Budgets – COVID impact unknown
Pending provincial government approval in June, Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) board members have unanimously approved the 2021-22 capital and operating budgets.During their regular board meeting...
May 29, 2020
Bee mortality rates higher than average
Winter survival rates for honey bees are below normal but the numbers vary by region.Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture provincial apiculturist Geoff Wilson said average losses are estimated at 25 t...
May 29, 2020
Saskatchewan company connecting residents with healthcare providers
A way to access licensed doctors and nurses from the comfort of your home? There's an app for that.All Saskatchewan residents with a valid healthcard are now able to connect with healthcare providers ...
May 29, 2020
Declining income-rising debt on farms in 2019
A Statistics Canada report says net farm income decreased in 2019 but there is some light at the end of 2020.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to JP Gervais with Farm Credit Canada about the inform...
May 29, 2020
Outdoor tennis and pickle ball courts set to re-open across the province
Another set of individual outdoor sports are set to return to the province as the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan continues to roll out.The Government of Saskatchewan has given municipalities in the provinc...
May 29, 2020
How working from home can help you pay down debt
Are you one of the millions of Canadians who have adapted to working from home in the last few months? Change in your work routine can be difficult. When you add concerns about family, health and pers...
May 29, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Friday May 29, 2020
The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) wants samples of spring harvested canola and flax.CGC oilseeds manager Veronique Barthet said it will be part of a research project. CGC will analyze the crops and ...
May 29, 2020
Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network and the Centre of Excellence for Women's Health are committed to supporting Canadians, our stakeholders, and public health efforts by provid...
May 29, 2020
Farmers move a step closer to finishing seeding
Good weather has helped Saskatchewan farmers make good progress when it comes to getting the crops in. The Ministry of Agriculture crop report for the week of May 19 said seeding is 80 per cent comple...
May 28, 2020