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Saskatchewan's COVID-19 case total at 86, four cases transmitted in community
The province has confirmed community transmission of COVID-19 is now taking place, as all previous cases were travel-related.As of Wednesday, March 25, the province confirmed 14 more cases of COVID-19...
Mar 25, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab, March 24, 2020. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Gatherings limited to 10 people in Saskatchewan, further businesses to close to prevent virus transmission
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, there are new changes coming into effect for businesses and gatherings are now limited to 10 people maximum."As we impose further restrictions to fight the spread of ...
Mar 25, 2020 (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Local mayor creates youth competition to help pass time during school closures
A local mayor is trying to spark the creative juices and help pass the time during the COVID-19 pandemic by organizing a youth competition on his Facebook page.Battlefords Mayor Ames Leslie is challen...
Mar 25, 2020 Town of Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie creates youth contest. (File photo/battlefordsNOW staff)
Sask. woman living down under during COVID-19 crisis
A retired teacher from the Prince Albert area is hundreds of miles from home and her children during the COVID-19 crisis.Kathryn Hughes has dual Canadian - Australian citizenship, and after spending f...
Mar 25, 2020 A photo taken of Kathryn Hughes (middle) with her two oldest children before she left Canada last October. (Submitted photo/ Kathryn Hughes)
Money for new lab will help VIDO produce more vaccines faster
The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization - International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) on the University of Saskatchewan campus has been at the forefront when it comes to developing a vaccine ...
Mar 25, 2020 (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
SaskTel using COVID-19 protocols for Internet installations; demand for services up
Don't be surprised if you're a SaskTel customer and you get a call from the company to send a technician over to your home or business.The Crown corporation says it's still doing Internet installation...
Mar 25, 2020 (CJME News Staff)
House of Commons passes legislation for COVID-19 help with unanimous support
OTTAWA - The House of Commons has passed emergency legislation to free up $82 billion to help Canadians weather the COVID-19 crisis. After a day of tense negotiations, MPs began debating the bill...
Mar 25, 2020
Province reveals flights that carried passengers who have tested positive for COVID-19
The Government of Saskatchewan is releasing information regarding flights that carried people who have tested positive for COVID-19.On Tuesday, the province released a list of 14 flights that have had...
Mar 25, 2020 (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday March 25, 2020
Fertilizer Canada said movement of its products must continue so farmers have what they need for the beginning of the planting season.President and CEO Garth Whyte said COVID-19 contingency plans are ...
Mar 25, 2020 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Seed trade set strategies for COVID-19
It all starts with seed.For farmers, seed growers, seed developers, plant breeders and the distribution network, the movement of seed will be essential during the COVID-19 pandemic.Canadian Seed Trade...
Mar 24, 2020 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)