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11.03.2021 / 00:47

Saskatchewan Roughriders preparing to present return-to-play plan to health officials: CEO

Saskatchewan Roughriders president and CEO Craig Reynolds said the football club has completed the first draft of its return-to-play proposal and is preparing to present it to provincial health officials.Reynolds also touched on the discussions between the CFL and XFL, exploring opportunities for the two leagues to collaborate. Reynolds did not make any additional comments on the discussions but said CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie has said that these discussions will not affect the upcoming seasons.

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Saskatchewan health minister insists ‘we acted’ on COVID-19 advice

Paul Merriman is insisting he followed the advice of the province’s top doctor during COVID-19’s fourth wave, during which the government’s own notes showed Saskatchewan had, at times, the highest rates of new COVID-19 cases and deaths in the country.A Global News investigation showed the province’s chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, warned the health minister, more than a month before the province began transferring COVID-19 ICU patients to Ontario, that Saskatchewan’s acute care system would collapse unless the provincial government implemented more restrictions.That investigation also showed the government’s internal documents stated Saskatchewan’s new case rate was higher than the United States’ rate for weeks and that, at one point, Saskatchewan’s death rate was 33 per cent higher than the province with the next-highest rate.

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COVID-19 wastewater numbers decrease in Saskatoon, Prince Albert

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Sask. organ transplants rebounding after COVID-19 slowdown: report

transplant surgery booked in September 2021 but, barely a week after securing the date, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) postponed her operation – along with thousands of other surgeries so they could reassign staff amid COVID-19 pressures on the health system. Read more: More people in Saskatchewan died waiting for surgery during COVID-19 than before: data Read next: Part of the Sun breaks free and forms a strange vortex, baffling scientists Bailey finally received the transplant last November, nearly four years after she was first diagnosed with kidney failure.“(I) didn’t think it was going to happen, for the struggle that I was going through,” she said. “There’s not even a word for it.

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Canada’s post-secondary students feeling financial pinch as fall semester ends

University and college students across the country are getting ready for what is looking like a tough holiday season.COVID-19 and the economic fallout from the pandemic have put many students in a financial bind this December.

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Increased COVID-19 exposure risk at Meadow Lake, Sask. business

Meadow Lake, Sask., business may have been exposed to the coronavirus.The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) said there is an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 at Garfunkel’s Gourmet Grill (VLT room only), 702 Ninth St. W.

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Mission Ridge ski park aims to reopen with COVID-19 restrictions

Mission Ridge ski park is hoping everything goes downhill, in the most normal, alpine way possible.The long-time downhill ski and snowboard resort is set to open on Dec. 19 with several new restrictions aimed at cutting the spread of the coronavirus.Among those are mandatory face coverings indoors and outdoors and cancelled group lessons larger than a single-family unit.

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Urgent plea made by Saskatoon leaders for people to follow COVID-19 guidelines

COVID-19.Active coronavirus cases in Saskatoon have risen from 257 a month ago to 1,352 as of Dec. 3, with 41 people in hospital — 11 in ICU, which is operating at 126 per cent capacity.

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Lockdown underway in Carry The Kettle First Nation following COVID-19 outbreak

COVID-19 outbreak on the Carry The Kettle First Nation has the reserve on lockdown for the next two weeks.The Saskatchewan Health Authority made the community aware of the situation on Sunday after eight people tested positive for the coronavirus. COVID-19 outbreak declared at Indian Head, Sask., long-term care home Chief Brady O’Watch, along with his emergency team, said he believed shutting things down is the best course of action.“I’m quite transparent and always want to educate my community.

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SHA signs 3rd-party COVID-19 testing partnership for travellers, businesses

COVID-19 testing.The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says it has partnered with Quantum Genetix Canada to provide independent testing starting in December. SHA opening drive-thru COVID-19 testing location in Prince Albert, Sask.

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Coronavirus: New Year’s Day celebration at Government House in Regina postponed

Government House in Regina is being postponed in an announcement made by Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty on Tuesday.“To help slow the spread of COVID-19 and to support public health guidelines, we’ve decided to postpone our New Year’s Day celebration,” Mirasty said in a press release.“We will monitor the evolving situation and consider hosting a safe event at a later date.” Trees removed to accommodate more parking at Regina’s Government House The celebration dates back to 1884 and continued until the 1970s.

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Scott Moe says it’s too early to say if families can gather for Christmas

Scott Moe says it’s too early to say whether COVID-19 restrictions will be loosened in time to allow families to gather for the holidays.Moe said residents can expect to see high coronavirus case numbers for the next few weeks, as officials wait to see if the latest public-health measures have been effective.The province reported 325 new infections on Monday and said there are 123 people in hospital, 23 of whom are receiving intensive care.

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Saskatchewan WCB has received 232 COVID-19 claims from employees since start of pandemic

The Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) is reporting that it has only received 232 claims from employees looking to compensate lost wages because of COVID-19.The WCB said as of Nov. 20, it has only granted 71 of those claims, while 12 are pending.Since the start of the pandemic, @saskwcb has received 232 #COVID19 employee claims.

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Saskatchewan sports associations concerned over new provincial COVID-19 restrictions

Sports associations from across Saskatchewan are raising concerns with the province’s latest restrictions which will impact how people can participate in recreational activities.The restrictions, which are set to take place on Nov. 27, will see all sport, recreation and group activities suspended for all age groups.

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SHA issues special coronavirus alert for Prince Albert, Sask., restaurant

Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising of an increased COVID-19 exposure risk at a restaurant in Prince Albert.A person, or persons, who was infectious was at Original Joe’s, 801-15th St. E., between Nov.

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Regina woman with lingering COVID-19 symptoms speaks out as cases rise

COVID-19 in late August has shared her experience on social media in the hope of alerting others to the harsh reality of the illness.Taryn Bridges, who says she is still feeling the effects of the disease nearly three months after her diagnosis, described in a public Facebook post on Nov. 12 living in a constant fog, having difficulty breathing or even holding a conversation.“I didn’t think that, going into this, it would be such a dramatic issue.

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COVID-19 self-isolation directive issued to Weyburn, Sask. area Halloween partygoers

Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) to immediately self-isolate.The health authority identified the party, held Oct. 31 seven km east and 3 km south of Weyburn, as a potential coronavirus exposure location on Nov.

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Royal Saskatchewan Museum goes virtual for ‘Dinovember’ with interactive apps, tours

Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) is inviting families to explore the province’s roaring history of dinosaurs, fossils and palaeontology from the safety of their home.The RSM is hosting its annual ‘Dinovember’ programming over the next month with virtual and interactive activities for all ages during the COVID-19 pandemic.“We’re lucky in Saskatchewan that we had dinosaurs here, and so we want to celebrate them,” said Rebecca Hay, the museum’s earth science program specialist.

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More demand for COVID-19 testing in Saskatchewan has union concerned about result delays

The union representing lab technicians for the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is concerned people who have been tested for COVID-19 will have delays receiving their results.SEIU-West said prior to the coronavirus pandemic, there was an increase in work that the government and health authority had not addressed.“They’re just running at full tilt and yet they’re still a day or two behind in simply labelling and sorting the samples, let alone testing and analyzing,” said president Barbara Cape.

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Saskatchewan physicians urge residents to wear masks

Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) has launched a campaign, reminding the public to wear a mask this fall when physical distancing is not possible to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.“Wearing a mask is another tool each of us can use to keep one another safe,” SMA president and Regina physician Dr. Barb Konstantynowicz said in a press release Tuesday.

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6 businesses potentially exposed to COVID-19 in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Waskesiu Lake: SHA

Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says six businesses in Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Waskesiu Lake were potentially exposed to COVID-19. COVID-19 possibly exposed to 4 Regina businesses, including Costco: SHA The SHA says a person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus visited the following businesses when they were likely infectious:[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The SHA said anyone who was at the businesses on those dates and times should immediately self-isolate if they have COVID-19 symptoms and to contact the health line at 811 to arrange for testing.

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Remote learning at U of R will extend into the winter term

University of Regina says remote learning will continue through the winter semester as a way to keep students and staff safe during the coronavirus pandemic.The approach will be similar to the fall term with the majority of courses delivered remotely. Exceptions will be made for low-density, face-to-face classes, labs, studios and clinical places.

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Coronavirus: Regina school buses ready to roll out with new pandemic measures

Regina Catholic Schools addressed the possibility of a driver shortage in certain areas.Twylla West, a spokesperson for the division, didn’t specify numbers but said they wanted to be up front about the situation.“At this point, we anticipate we are going to be fine in that second week of school when everyone is going to be coming because there won’t be as many students being bussed,” she said.

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RCMP academy phase-in plan seeing successful results

RCMP academy, Depot Division was able to resume on June 12th, 2020 after having to shut down in March due to COVID-19. Coronavirus: RCMP considers suspending academy training The first troop of cadets arrived back at the academy in late May, where they underwent a mandatory 14-day isolation period.

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Saskatchewan School Board Association ‘welcoming’ recent changes to Safe Schools Plan

Saskatchewan School Board Association (SSBA) says it’s happy with the recent changes made by the province to its Safe School Plan.On Monday, the province officially announced it would be allocating $40 million from its $200 million COVID-19 contingency fund to school divisions throughout Saskatchewan and delaying school start dates by a week.“Certainly the additional money is welcome,” said Shawn Davidson, SSBA president. Saskatchewan provides details of additional $40M into Safe Schools Plan, delayed start “We knew that the government did have a contingency fund in place to deal with COVID-19, but we did not have any money specifically earmarked for school divisions and for the education sector.

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Regina clothing store turns backlash over making masks into business opportunity

Tall Grass Apparel began making masks as the coronavirus pandemic hit and while many praised the idea, some opposed it.The store put out an advertisement about two weeks ago promoting its masks and was surprised with the response. Why some people still refuse to wear masks “We ran it for about a week and it was just constant comments.

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Construction coupled with COVID-19 means slow business for downtown Regina shops

Victoria Avenue as another construction season blocks off traffic.The Victoria Avenue Infrastructure and Beautification Project is in its second and final year, but restricted streets coupled with coronavirus has shops like Brewed Awakening feeling the pinch now more than ever.“We still have some loyalty here, but it’s been tough between COVID-19 and now this,” said Brewed Awakening owner Ken MacMurchy ‘We’re drowning’: Construction woes continue for Victoria Ave.

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Saskatchewan landlords face financial trouble, call on province to lift eviction ban

Saskatchewan Landlord Association is calling on the government to end its eviction ban, put in place to protect tenants unable to pay rent during the coronavirus pandemic.Landlords are not allowed evict tenants under the ban, which came into effect on March 26.With Phase 4.1 of the province’s reopen plan underway and Phase 4.2 just around the corner, SLA executive officer Cameron Choquette said it’s time to lift the ban. Saskatchewan association concerned about impact of eviction ban on small landlords “Since the eviction ban began, we’re just over $30 million arrears due to tenants not paying their rent.

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Saskatchewan outdoor sports prep for restricted seasons, some swim clubs left without lanes

reopen the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic kicks off June 22.The province has split the phase into two parts — the first allows child and youth day camps to reopen, along with outdoor pools and spray pads as well as seasonal/recreational outdoor sports and activities.“We’ve definitely been missing the kids, definitely been missing the families and getting together but we’re excited to see something,” said Bridget Pottle, executive director for the Saskatchewan Lacrosse Association (SLA).

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Saskatchewan company creates coronavirus decontamination unit using ozone gas

A Regina company has developed a chemical-free process that it claims will eradicate bacteria and viruses — including the novel coronavirus — in large and complex indoor spaces.

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Western Development Museum preparing for changes amid COVID-19 pandemic

Phase 4 of Saskatchewan’s reopening doesn’t have a set date yet, but that hasn’t stopped venues such as the Western Development Museum from mapping out what life will look like when they’re allowed to open their doors.

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Conference Board of Canada expects 5% decrease in Saskatoon’s GDP growth

The Conference Board of Canada is projecting Saskatoon will be one of the hardest hit metropolitan economies this year because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Sask. Polytech nursing students call for alternatives to clinical placements amid COVID-19 pandemic

Some Saskatchewan Polytechnic students are questioning why their health is being put at risk for the sake of a hands-on learning experience.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0