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Sask. to extend period between COVID-19 vaccine doses: Moe

Saskatchewan will extend the interval between the first and second COVID-19 doses, following new advice from a national panel of medical experts, Premier Scott Moe said on Thursday.

A transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles. (AFP)

Sask. reports 2 deaths, 169 new COVID-19 cases

Saskatchewan recorded 169 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, along with two deaths and 168 recoveries.

Here's how you can be sure a call is from Sask. health

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is offering some information to help residents understand when they’ve received a call related contact racing and test results from the province.

An arrangement of pills of the opioid oxycodone-acetaminophen in New York on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison)

'A fatal combination': 4 suspected drug overdose deaths lead to warning from Sask. Coroner

Four people have died of suspected drug overdoses in Regina since Feb. 14, leading to a renewed warning from the province's coroner.

Adam Taniskishayinew is seen in this Regina police handout photo.

Adam Taniskishayinew pleads guilty to manslaughter in the death of Denny Jimmy

Adam Taniskishayinew plead guilty to manslaughter in the death of Denny Jimmy, Court of Queen's Bench confirmed to CTV News on Thursday morning.

Camping reservations open at Saskatchewan's provincial parks on Apr. 12, 2021 (Supplied: Government of Saskatchewan)

Here's when you can book camping reservations for Sask. provincial parks

Saskatchewan Provincial Parks are gearing up for camping season with the launch of reservation bookings next month. 1

Opposition Leader Ryan Meili speaks to media during budget bay at the Legislative Building in Regina on Wednesday March 20, 2019. Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP leader is apologizing for the Sixties Scoop. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michael Bell

Saskatchewan's Scott Moe 'sold people a lie' with promise of balanced budget: NDP

Saskatchewan's Opposition leader says Premier Scott Moe deliberately misled voters with his promise to balance the budget by 2024.

Zach Cain, a forward for the Melville Millionaires, stands on the bench at Horizon Credit Union Centre. (Stefanie Davis/CTV News)

'Missing out on a big year': SJHL players remain sidelined as return to play decision looms

With a decision about return to play approval on the horizon, SJHL players are ready for some certainty after almost 12 months of navigating restrictions, pauses and cancellations.

The green light by experts for AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine is an important step towards it receiving an emergency use authorisation by the World Health Organization. (AFP)

Sask. to receive 15K AstraZeneca vaccines in March; time between 1st and 2nd doses of all vaccines expanded

Saskatchewan will see a boost to its COVID-19 vaccine supply this month. The province is slated to receive more doses in March than it’s received in total since the vaccine rollout began.

Dr. Supriya Sharma, chief medical adviser at Health Canada, holds a press conference in Ottawa on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine rollout in Canada. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

Chief medical adviser says Health Canada preparing for quick approval of boosters

Canada's chief medical adviser says her department is constantly receiving and reviewing any data on vaccines and COVID-19 variants and will be ready to quickly authorize needed boosters when they're available. 30

Ryan Meili, the leader of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party, addresses reporters on Jan. 12, 2021. (Marc Smith/CTV News)

Sask. NDP, advocates react after premier teases lifting restrictions

For more than three months, private indoor gatherings in Saskatchewan have been limited to members of your immediate household. 1

A passenger holds a Canadian passport before boarding a flight in Ottawa on Jan 23, 2007. (Tom Hanson/The Canadian Press)

Analysts see Canada's new push for permanent residents as a short-term solution

Canada's recent move to offer permanent residency to more foreigners living and working in the country is a short-term solution to the economic problems spurred by a pandemic-related immigration slowdown, analysts say.

Scott Glass enjoys Nordic skiing on a sit ski, loaned out by the Saskatchewan Ski Association (Claire Hanna / CTV Regina)

Sask. man logs more than 200km while cross-country sit skiing

A Saskatchewan man defied the odds and logged hundred of kilometres cross-country skiing this winter, despite living with a physical disability. 1

Roland Desjarlais's daughter, Marilyn Gordon, was 30 years-old when she died of a fatal drug overdose. She was the mother of four young children.(Cally Stephanow / CTV News Regina)

Father advocates for change at Regina's Raising Hope on behalf of his late daughter

Roland Desjarlais's daughter, Marilyn Gordon, was 30 years-old when she died of a fatal drug overdose. She was the mother of four young children. 1

A staff member at the Regina drive-through testing station swabs a woman for COVID-19. (Jeremy Simes/CTV Regina)

2 new COVID-19 related deaths, 121 new cases in Sask.

Saskatchewan reported two new COVID-19 related deaths, as well as 121 new cases on Wednesday.

City looks to increase protections for bus drivers

The City of Regina is looking to protect transit bus drivers – not only from COVID-19, but from some passengers as well.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference in Ottawa on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine roll-out in Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Feds extending COVID-19 wage and rent subsidy until June

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government will extend the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy until June of this year as the country grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic. 20

Seats at Estevan's Affinity Place remain taped off as COVID-19 restrictions limit sports competition across Saskatchewan. (Brendan Ellis/CTV News)

'Every team is in a tough spot': SJHL facing financial uncertainty as return to play talks continue

COVID-19 cut the last two SJHL seasons short, leaving organizations with little to no revenue and constant questions about when, and if, play will resume this year. 1

Yorkton Delivery Service aims to support local businesses (Hafsa Arif/CTV Yorkton)

New Yorkton delivery service aims to support local business

There’s a new delivery service in Yorkton aimed at supporting local and home-based businesses. 1

Here's when Sask. residents can book their vaccine appointment online

Saskatchewan residents will be able to book their vaccination appointment online as early as next week. 3

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe at a press conference at the Legislative Building in Regina on Tuesday Oct. 27, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michael Bell

'Hang tight': Sask. premier hints at lifting restrictions as soon as next week

Lighter COVID-19 restrictions could be just days away for Saskatchewan residents as Premier Scott Moe asked everyone to "hang tight for just a few more days" during the province’s COVID-19 update on Tuesday. 1

Elon Musk has been invited to visit the Boundary Dam Power Station in Saskatchewan in his search for the best carbon capture technology. (AP)

Elon Musk invited to visit Sask. carbon capture facility

According to a news release from the City of Estevan, it wants to show off the Carbon Capture and Storage facility (CCS), located at the Boundary Dam Power Station, after Musk posted on social media that he was in search of the best carbon capture technology. 1

Darcy Iron is originally from Canoe Lake Cree First Nation and now lives in Saskatoon. He says he’s been hunting for his entire life, learning from his grandfather at a young age. (Darcy Iron/Submitted)

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