by MBC News | Apr 23, 2020
As the province continues to see low numbers of new COVID-19 cases and more recoveries, Premier Scott Moe will begin to ease restrictions starting May 4 to help boost the economy. Moe has unveiled his five phase strategy, targeting low risk activities in the first two...
by MBC News | Apr 22, 2020
It remains unclear how under control a recent COVID-19 outbreak in the northwestern Saskatchewan community of La Loche actually is. Late last week, the Saskatchewan Health Authority said there was a coronavirus outbreak in the community after reporting four positive...
by MBC News | Apr 22, 2020
Gordon Denny Community School students are able to purchase nutritional snacks starting this week. Parents and guardians can go to Giant Tiger in La Ronge to purchase food from Wednesday to Saturday. The school is providing up to $50 for each student. Gordon Denny is...
by MBC News | Apr 22, 2020
While being a new mother can be challenging enough all on its own, being a new mother during an international health pandemic further compounds these difficulties. Hailey Cross gave birth to her daughter on Feb. 20. Less than a month later, Saskatchewan declared a...
by MBC News | Apr 22, 2020
The SJHL playoffs came to a grinding halt in March as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The playoffs will continue, but in a virtual capacity, as the league will simulate post-season games using the video game NHL 2020 on PS4. “The motivation for this venture...
by MBC News | Apr 22, 2020
The Saskatoon Tribal Council plans to expand its COVID-19 meal program to about 500 households next week thanks to the help of a number community partners. The Saskatoon Co-op, Saskatoon Public Schools and Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation are just a few...
by MBC News | Apr 21, 2020
As social distancing measures continue and people are urged to stay home to stop the spread of COVID-19, home is not always safe for all The Piwapan Women’s Centre in La Ronge is receiving calls for help amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Piwapan’s Executive Director Karen...
by MBC News | Apr 21, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority said the COVID-19 outbreak in La Loche is under control. Five people including one long-term care resident and a staff member tested positive last week. Dr. Rim Zayed, Northern Medical Health Officer said measures are being...
by MBC News | Apr 21, 2020
The English River First Nation said four people have tested positive for COVID-19. The positive tests were confirmed Monday evening and appear to be the first for the First Nation. The four cases are in one household and are self-isolating at home. Contact tracing is...
by MBC News | Apr 21, 2020
As La Loche deals with an outbreak of COVID-19 including cases in a long-term care facility and in hospital, the area MLA is demanding better provincial supports to help stop the spread. Nearly two dozen people are being tested in what health officials believe as the...
