Lynn Giesbrecht
Regina Leader Post
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U of R partners on nation-wide school board anti-racism research
"I'm sitting here with a smile on my face because these are exactly the bold initiatives that we all need," said Jerome Cranston. → Read More
More research needed to understand impacts of COVID-19 stress on seniors: prof
Several factors unique to older adults may make them more susceptible to high levels of stress, but more research is needed. → Read More
U of R keeping masking, vaccination proof in place for students
While the last of Saskatchewan's COVID-19 measures will lift on March 1, the U of R is keeping many of its protocols in place. → Read More
'Time to heal the divisions': Sask. ending proof of COVID-19 vaccination Monday
Urging tolerance and unity, Premier Scott Moe announced Tuesday a firm date for the end of Saskatchewan's vax pass. → Read More
Albert Street anti-mandate protest dismantled late Sunday night
Regina Police Service officers and tow trucks moved in after 9 p.m. Sunday. At least one vehicle was towed and others left of their own accord. → Read More
COVID-19: 978 new cases as hospitalizations fall
After its second day of declining numbers, the province had 345 people in hospital with COVID-19 on Saturday, down from 384 on Thursday. → Read More
COVID-19: 770 new cases and four more deaths
Active cases fell below 10,000 for the first time in three weeks, now sitting at 9,981. → Read More
COVID-19: 837 new cases as Sask. cracks 1,000 total pandemic deaths
The number of people in hospital with COVID-19 continues to climb, hitting 384. → Read More
COVID-19: Experts urge people to get boosters as Sask. moves to loosen measures
"Even if you had two doses of immunization, but that second dose was four or five months ago, you're very susceptible to COVID right now." → Read More
COVID-19: Four more deaths as testing numbers remain low
Wednesday was the third consecutive day of less than 1,000 new cases, but it was also the third day with under 2,500 PCR tests processed. → Read More
Faces of the fifth wave: Personal experiences of those with Omicron vary
Behind the Omicron wave's high case numbers are thousands of Saskatchewan people with their own unique story of getting COVID-19. → Read More
COVID-19: Sask. schools no longer able to track or report cases
Families no longer have to report positive test results to schools, leaving schools unable to tell parents of COVID-19 cases in the school. → Read More
Paxlovid explained: What is this COVID-19 drug and who should take it?
Paxlovid became available in Saskatchewan on Wednesday, and we've answered a list of the questions you may be asking. → Read More
'Not the only one:' Mental health issues common this time of year
Article content “We kind of preach that all year round and that’s what we need to get through. If you’re having a hard time, you’re likely not the only one and that’s what we’re here for,” said assistant executive director Laura Melle. She said the centre has seen an increase in calls recently, with the most frequent issues being domestic violence, anxiety and depression — similar to the most… → Read More
Prairie Valley looking for two new schools in White City area
White City and the surrounding area has seen rapid growth over the last decade, and the growth is expected to continue. → Read More
COVID-19: Child in ICU as hospitalizations jump, 1483 new cases
There are two children in PICU or NICU with COVID-19. One is hospitalized with a COVID-19-related illness, One is an incidental infection. → Read More
Events happening across Sask. for Aboriginal Storytelling Month
"Our traditional storytelling is an oral history. It has to be taught to the younger generation by telling it to them ..." → Read More
'They cannot continue on:' Health care workers feeling the strain of Omicron
"We have members who are working 16 to 20 hours in a day, sleeping for a couple hours and coming back to do it all over again." → Read More
QC: Jake Sinclair brings entrepreneurship and community together
Jake Sinclair hopes his success and passion for economic development paves the way for other Indigenous youth to become entrepreneurs. → Read More
Regina Catholic making high school final exams optional due to COVID-19
"We didn't want to place additional pressure on kids to be present if they shouldn't be at school." → Read More