The Yorkton lab currently processes thousands of life saving tests per year. The government says there won’t be a delay in processing. “With only one courier a day from Yorkton to Regina, if you are not there by the cut off time – your specimen will not get to the Regina lab until the next day. If the roads are impassable due to snow, samples will not get to Regina in a timely manner,” added Renkas. Centralization of health services in Regina also increases workload for staff at the Regina lab. “Our members in laboratory services in Regina are already experiencing workload issues, especially with the increased demand due to COVID-19,” said Sandra Seitz, president of CUPE 5430. “It is clear that the SHA has been making decisions without fully thinking through the impacts on worker’s and our communities.”
By Gord Wiebe
Apr 30, 2021 | 11:14 AM
The Canadian Union of Public Employees says that the Saskatchewan Health Authority is cutting lifesaving microbiology testing from the Yorkton Regional Hospital. Starting on May 2, microbiology samples from Yorkton and surrounding area will be sent to Regina for processing.
Linda Renkas, Regional Vice-President, CUPE 5430 says, “The range of tests the government is cutting include microbial organism identification and sensitivity reporting, which is used to identify which treatment options should be given to patients to effectively counter infections.” She says, “If treatment or diagnosis is delayed, the consequences can be life threatening.”
CUPE says, the Yorkton lab currently processes thousands of life-saving tests per year.
Moberg signs with Regina Thunder
January 13, 2021
Swift Current Comp. Colt quarterback Carter Moberg (right) has committed to play with the Regina Thunder next season.
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After missing his entire grade 12 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Swift Current Comp. Colts quarterback Carter Moberg is hoping to return to the field next season after signing with the Regina Thunder of the Canadian Junior Football League.
“I’m pretty excited. I like all their coaches, so I think it will be a good experience to go and be there,” said the Swift Current native.
The 6’0’’ quarterback attended the Regina Minor Football High School Fall Camp and said that after the first day the coaches started talking to him.