Motorists are advised to use extreme caution as weather conditions deteriorate late Tuesday afternoon and into the evening. Travel is not recommended on all major roads in the Saskatoon area, according to the provincial Highway Hotline. This includes Highways 11, 16, 12, 5, 42 and 7. Strong winds and blowing snow have led to reduced visibility. Warman Fire Rescue and […]
The province is putting forward changes to legislation that will enable citizens to take care of various legal matters remotely. These changes allow lawyers to remotely witness wills, powers of attorney, and health care directives, and remotely commission other documents.They also allow citizens to name beneficiaries of particular investments electronically – something that could previously only happen in person. “These […]
Saskatchewan Health Authority officials say provincial health services are gradually getting back to normal. On November 3, aggressive targets were established for returning redeployed health care staff to their home positions by the end of November. As of November 12, 50 per cent of eligible Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) staff who were redeployed to address the COVID-19 case surge have […]
The Government of Saskatchewan has released its Helium Action Plan: From Exploration to Exports, which outlines how the province aims to become a world leader in helium production and export over the next decade, with a goal to supply ten per cent of the global helium market share by 2030. “In Saskatchewan, helium exploration and production are leading to more […]
Saskatchewan’s initial supply of 2,500 single dose Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccines will be administered through a number of Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) clinics starting Wednesday, November 17. These clinics are scheduled for Regina, Saskatoon, Estevan, Prince Albert, Melfort, Swift Current, North Battleford and Lloydminster. Note that inclement weather may delay vaccine deliveries, and additional clinic locations are planned. All residents […]