Saskatoon news

• Memorializing the Broncos: $25 million project unveiled, three years after crash

  05-04-2021 23:46 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  An ambitious $25-million memorial is in the works, three years after the Humboldt Broncos' bus collided with a semi at a rural intersection. Read More
  
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• COVID-19: Record 47 people in ICU, 219 new cases

  05-04-2021 23:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan set a bleak record Monday, reporting that 47 people with COVID-19 were in intensive care. It's the third time in three days the province has seen a record number of COVID-19 patients in the ICU. Read More
  
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• Rural Sask. bar slapped with $14,000 fine for allegedly violating COVID-19 rules

  05-04-2021 22:51
  
  A business in the village of Milden has been hit with hefty fine for allegedly violating the province's COVID-19-related public health rules.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: 219 new cases, record 47 patients in ICU, one more death

  05-04-2021 22:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan reported 219 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday. One more person has died due to the novel coronavirus.
  
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• Saskatchewan reports 47 in ICU, 219 new COVID-19 infections

  05-04-2021 22:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are 219 new COVID-19 infections in Saskatchewan as of Monday, according to health officials.
  
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• Plans announced for Humboldt Broncos tribute centre and crash site memorial

  05-04-2021 22:06
  
  A roadside memorial would be built near the site of the crash on Highway 35, the tribute centre would be built in Humboldt.
  
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• Warming trend: April 5 Saskatchewan weather outlook

  05-04-2021 22:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Warming up to start the week. Anna McMillan explains it all in your SkyTracker weather outlook for Monday, April 5.
  
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• APTN to produce Canada’s next federal election leaders’ debate

  05-04-2021 21:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  For the first time in history, a national Indigenous news media organization will have meaningful involvement in the federal leaders’ debates.
  
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• SaskTel investing $323M into upgrading services in Saskatchewan for 2021/22

  05-04-2021 21:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  SaskTel said it is investing about $323 million of capital in Saskatchewan in 2021-2022 and over $1.4 billion over the next five years.
  
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• Some close contacts of COVID-19 variant cases could have to self-isolate up to 24 days: SHA

  05-04-2021 20:53
  
  With 1,117 active COVID-19 cases in the Regina zone, the city is inching closer to breaking its active case record of 1,179 set in December. With the increase in cases, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is providing more details on isolation requirements for close contacts of COVID-19 variants of concern.
  
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• Some close contacts of COVID-19 variant cases could have to self-isolate up to 24 days: Sask. Ministry of Health

  05-04-2021 20:53
  
  With 1,117 active COVID-19 cases in the Regina zone, the city is inching closer to breaking its active case record of 1,179 set in December. With the increase in cases, the Ministry of Health is providing more details on isolation requirements for close contacts of COVID-19 variants of concern.
  
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• Plans underway for $25M tribute centre to honour Humboldt Broncos crash victims

  05-04-2021 20:51 via cbc.ca
  
  A $25-million tribute centre is being planned to honour the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.
  
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• Sask. family says it’s 'tough to be hopeful' 4 years after woman vanished

  05-04-2021 20:35
  
  Happy Charles was last seen on surveillance footage from the Prince Albert Collegiate Institute on April 3, 2017. She had travelled to Prince Albert from her home in La Ronge to visit her boyfriend, according to her family.
  
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• Sask. family says it’s 'tough to be hopeful' 4 years after Happy Charles' disappearance

  05-04-2021 20:35
  
  Happy Charles was last seen on surveillance footage from the Prince Albert Collegiate Institute on April 3, 2017. She had travelled to Prince Albert from her home in La Ronge to visit her boyfriend, according to her family.
  
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• SHA apologizes for asking reporters to stay away from vaccine clinics

  05-04-2021 20:32 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan's provincial health agency is apologizing after asking reporters to stay away from drive-in vaccine clinics. Read More
  
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• Demand forces SHA to close Saskatoon drive-through vaccination site early - CKOM News Talk Sports

  05-04-2021 20:19 via ckom.com
  
  Demand forces SHA to close Saskatoon drive-through vaccination site early  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Sask. prepared to deliver 2nd pandemic budget on Tuesday

  05-04-2021 20:01
  
  Saskatchewan will deliver the budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year on Tuesday, after the COVID-19 pandemic derailed plans for last year's budget.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos Tribute Centre planned to remember victims of bus tragedy

  05-04-2021 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Humboldt Broncos Tribute Centre will promote the values spelled out by former coach Darcy Haugan in his core covenant.
  
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• Prairieland Park drive-thru vaccination centre closes early after hitting capacity

  05-04-2021 19:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The COVID-19 vaccination clinic that opened at Praireland Park in Saskatoon on Monday morning closed within 90 minutes after hitting capacity. Read More
  
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• Electric scooters could be on Saskatoon's sidewalks by next spring: report - CTV News Saskatoon

  05-04-2021 18:14 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Electric scooters could be on Saskatoon's sidewalks by next spring: report  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Electric scooters could be on Saskatoon's sidewalks by next spring: report

  05-04-2021 18:14
  
  The City of Saskatoon could be ready to take electric scooters for a spin by next spring according to a new report.
  
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• Long lineups as drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site opens in Saskatoon

  05-04-2021 17:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Hundreds of vehicles were lined up prior to the COVID-19 vaccination drive-thru clinic opening in Saskatoon.
  
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• Shevchenko turns amputation into inspiration for Paralympic dressage dream

  05-04-2021 17:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  After having her right leg amputated below the knee, Tanya Shevchenko rediscovered her love of riding horses and now hopes to compete in para-dressage at the 2024 Paralympics.
  
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• Sask. reports record ICU numbers for 3rd consecutive day; 219 new cases

  05-04-2021 16:10
  
  There are 86 new variant of concern (VoC) cases in Saskatchewan and 219 new cases of COVID-19, the Government of Saskatchewan reported Monday
  
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• Virtual ceremony will mark Humboldt Broncos bus crash anniversary

  05-04-2021 15:46
  
  The City of Humboldt is inviting other communities to join in by tolling church bells and observing a moment of silence at the approximate time of the crash.
  
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• Drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic opening in Saskatoon today for people 55 years and older

  05-04-2021 15:27 via cbc.ca
  
  A drive-thru COVID-19 immunization clinic is opening in Saskatoon on Monday to all residents who are 55-years of age and older.
  
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• Drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Saskatoon already at capacity

  05-04-2021 15:27 via cbc.ca
  
  A drive-thru COVID-19 immunization clinic opened in Saskatoon on Monday, and had so much demand they closed later the same morning. The clinic reopens Tuesday.
  
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• Allergies or COVID-19? What we know about symptoms a year later

  05-04-2021 15:25
  
  As allergy season approaches, managing symptoms is imperative when understanding the difference between COVID-19 and allergies, experts say.
  
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• 'We're in a tough spot': experts hope Sask government keeps debt at manageable level

  05-04-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis have caused governments across the country to spend more at a time of shrinking revenues, and Saskatchewan is no exception.
  
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• Smooth COVID-19 vaccine experience has Saskatoon Kokum encouraging others to get vaccinated

  05-04-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Pauline Okemow, a 59-year-old Indigenous senior, is encouraging others to get the COVID-19 vaccine, saying people should be making their own decisions about the shot and not letting others influence their decision.
  
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• Smooth COVID-19 vaccine experience has Saskatoon Kokum encouraging others to get shot

  05-04-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Pauline Okemow, a 59-year-old Indigenous senior, is encouraging others to get the COVID-19 vaccine, saying people should be making their own decisions about the shot and not letting others influence their decision.
  
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• Smooth COVID-19 vaccine experience has Saskatoon Kokum encouraging others to get vaccinated - CBC.ca

  05-04-2021 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Smooth COVID-19 vaccine experience has Saskatoon Kokum encouraging others to get vaccinated  CBC.ca
  
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• Sask Music hoping to capture pre-pandemic industry snapshot through survey

  05-04-2021 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  "Sometimes having hard data, it demonstrates the case for music to exist and needs it to be supported both morally and economically," Lorena Kelly says.
  
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• Sask. mockumentary filmed, released during pandemic to help people laugh

  05-04-2021 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The director said he wanted to do something to brighten up spirits during a tough time. 
  
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• Estevan manager pleased law on their side in enforcing COVID-19 mask mandate

  05-04-2021 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Earlier this week, a 37-year-old man from Griffin, Sask., was ticketed for not wearing a mask inside of the community's Walmart. A news release from Estevan police said the incident happened on March 29. 
  
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• It's not just Toronto and Vancouver — Canada's housing bubble has gone national

  05-04-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Bidding wars and unconditional offers way above asking price used to only be a big-city phenomenon. But in the era of COVID-19, small towns across the country are getting caught up in the real estate frenzy.
  
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• Virtual tribute service planned Tuesday to mark third anniversary of Humboldt Broncos bus crash

  05-04-2021 04:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A virtual service to mark the third anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash will be streamed Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. on the City of Humboldt’s Facebook page. Read More
  
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• Split between 3 cities, Saskatchewan family finds COVID-19 coping a challenge

  05-04-2021 02:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  A family, split across three cities in Saskatchewan, is feeling the burden of the pandemic this Easter. They can't meet to support each other and things are only getting worse.
  
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• Easter scavenger hunt brings chocolate, fun-filled Sunday for Saskatoon families - Global News

  05-04-2021 01:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Easter scavenger hunt brings chocolate, fun-filled Sunday for Saskatoon families  Global News
  
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• Easter scavenger hunt brings chocolate, fun-filled Sunday for Saskatoon families

  05-04-2021 01:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The final clue and location where the kids received their biggest Easter goody bag was at the Forestry Farm.
  
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• Parts of Saskatchewan under lockdown as COVID-19 variants rise

  05-04-2021 01:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  As Canada grapples a surge of more contagious variants, some provinces are ramping up restrictions and locking down. In Saskatchewan, not everyone agrees to the measures, as different rules are applied in different areas. Nathaniel Dove reports.
  
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• Saskatoon families search for Easter eggs in citywide scavenger hunt - CTV News Saskatoon

  05-04-2021 00:12 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon families search for Easter eggs in citywide scavenger hunt  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon families search for Easter eggs in citywide scavenger hunt

  05-04-2021 00:12
  
  Saskatoon families scoured the city on Easter Sunday, looking for hidden Easter eggs as part of a citywide scavenger hunt.
  
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