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USask prof says extreme cold can be ideal for exercise
Dr. Phil Chilibeck practises what he teaches - in this case, enjoying a late afternoon of snowshoeing for exercise in a wind chill of -24 C. Chilibeck is a professor of kinesiology at the University o...
Jan 07, 2022 Dr. Phil Chilibeck, a kinesiology professor at the University of Saskatchewan, practices what he teaches by snowshoeing at Kinsmen Park in the extreme cold on Jan. 7, 2021. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Moe gov't says it hasn't ruled out more public health measures
The Saskatchewan government has reiterated it hasn’t dismissed the idea of new public health measures as case numbers of the COVID-19 Omicron variant rise in the province. In a statement Friday,...
Jan 07, 2022
New visitor restrictions at long-term care homes in Saskatoon
People visiting loved ones at Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) long-term care homes in Saskatoon will have new restrictions to consider on Thursday. Starting at 4 p.m., care homes and affiliates in...
Jan 05, 2022 (650 CKOM file photo)
Parents, school divisions react as students return to classrooms
Students, teachers and staff members in more schools throughout Saskatchewan were to make their return to the classroom on Tuesday. Saskatchewan is the only province in the country not pushing back it...
Jan 04, 2022
Fitness goals should fit the person, says Sask. gym owner
Every time the new year rolls around, many people make a resolution to get in shape. For people with that goal, a local gym owner is encouraging them to find the healthy lifestyle that works for them....
Jan 03, 2022
Preparing for the holidays: Doctor gives insight on avoiding Omicron
As people get ready to celebrate a second COVID Christmas, an infectious disease physician in Regina is encouraging them to take some extra steps to prevent themselves from contracting or spreading th...
Dec 24, 2021
Hindley, Meili weigh in on new long-term care inspections program
The Saskatchewan government is going to be keeping a closer eye on long-term care homes in the province with the launch of its new inspections. Minister for Seniors Everett Hindley said the inspection...
Dec 14, 2021
Some skeptical over plan to cut down surgical backlog
On Thursday, the provincial government announced a new plan to get through the surgical wait list that grew large because of the grip COVID's fourth wave had on the province. The plan includes an incr...
Dec 10, 2021
Latest COVID update Dec. 3: 78 new cases, 1 death reported Friday
The province reported 78 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan Friday- seven more than the day before - and one new death. Active cases in the province is at 744, up 11 from Thursday, with 68 new reco...
Dec 03, 2021
Healthcare workers asking for help, more workers
Workers in healthcare are getting so tired and overworked they're quitting and retiring early, according to the head of CUPE local 5430. Bashir Jalloh attended the legislative building Thursday mornin...
Dec 03, 2021 Bashir Jalloh, president of CUPE local 5430, attended the legislature Thursday morning to ask government and the health authority to make changes and hire more healthcare workers and take the pressure off of those already working. Dec. 2, 2021 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
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