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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)

SHA planning for field hospitals to cope with extent of COVID-19

It's suggested COVID-19 will affect 30 per cent of the province, and the government is reviewing whether community rinks, arenas and school gyms could serve as field hospitals to meet the growing need...

Mar 24, 2020 Prince Albert Victoria Hospital. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Saskatchewan's COVID-19 case count at 72

As of Tuesday, March 24, the province confirmed six more cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the total to 72 reported cases. Two of those cases are individuals 19 years of age and under and 59...

Mar 24, 2020 Premier Scott Moe. (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)

Provincial COVID-19 cases now at 66, two confirmed cases are under age 19

As of Monday, March 23, the province confirmed 14 more cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the total to 66 reported cases. Two of those cases are individuals in the five to 19 age category. Th...

Mar 23, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)

COVID-19 rules to come from province, not municipalities

To eliminate confusion and maintain a consistent message, all emergency orders surrounding COVID-19 will come from the province, not municipalities, the province said in a news release Sunday. The cla...

Mar 22, 2020 Drawing the line: many store floors now have lines on them to guide customers regarding social distancing. But the province is drawing a bigger red line regarding the new laws mandating the enforcement of 14-day self-isolation. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)

Saskatchewan’s federal courts shut down during COVID-19 pandemic

Starting Friday at 12:01 a.m. all regular operations at Court of Queen's Bench locations in Saskatchewan will be suspended."The decision to proceed in this manner was done cautiously as information de...

Mar 20, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)

Sask. doctors call on businesses to close their doors

Nearly 200 Saskatchewan physicians have written an open letter to the business community in the province.They are asking all businesses to close their doors to prevent the COVID-19 virus from spreadin...

Mar 19, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)

811 Sask. health line revamped to reduce wait times, dropped calls

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has made several improvements to the province's main health line phone service after complaints about dropped calls, inability to connect and long wait times.He...

Mar 19, 2020 (CJME News Staff)

Government of Saskatchewan declares State of Emergency

The Government of Saskatchewan has declared a State of Emergency as concerns over the spread of COVID-19 pandemic grow and the number of cases in the province doubled from eight to 16 overnight."There...

Mar 18, 2020 Premier Scott Moe announcing the State of Emergency on March 18, 2020. (submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)

Saskatchewan RCMP detachments to remain open, officers available amidst COVID-19 concerns

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Saskatchewan RCMP is letting the public know that despite the restriction of social distancing, members are still available. However, there will be a new response protoco...

Mar 17, 2020 (submitted photo/RCMP)