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The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has set a May 19 date to begin resuming some of the thousands of surgeries put on hold due to COVID-19, but its four-phase plan still leaves timing for a long list of procedures “to be determined.” “Recent data does indicate that the province is in a better position now to move forward on reintroducing services in a gradual and thoughtful…

Saskatchewan's chief electoral officer is looking for legislative changes, access to personal protective equipment and increased use of schools to safely deliver an election on Oct. 26, the date set for the next provincial election. On Monday, Michael Boda sent Premier Scott Moe and the House leaders in government and Opposition a set of recommendations on what is needed before people…

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) says an outbreak of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan’s far north is alarming. Perry Bellegarde noted Tuesday that there’s been a steady rise in cases mainly from in and around the Dene community of La Loche, 600 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon. He said the English River First Nation’s territory is…

While much attention is focused on the dangers of COVID-19, Regina police warn there's still another deadly epidemic. Police say the number of drug overdoses in the city continues to climb. They say there have been 233 overdose events known to police since January 1st, and 11 deaths that were confirmed to be drug-related. Eleven other deaths are not confirmed to be drug-related…

As the backbone of the health care system, registered nurses play a critical role in keeping the public and patients safe during a pandemic. During the COVID-19 crisis, Saskatchewan’s registered nurses are taking a lead role in advocating for patient and public safety, and calling for real-time changes to policies and practices to contain the spread of the virus. “We are the ones who…