ASL Interpreter Karen Nurkowski provides Saskatchewan's deaf communities with the latest pandemic updates. Author of the article: Gillian Francis Publishing date: May 06, 2021 • 2 days ago • 4 minute read • REGINA, SASK : Mar. 4, 2020 -- A triple exposure shows ASL interpreter Karen Nurkowski from Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing, translates while officials speak to media during a news conference regarding COVID-19, held at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building in Regina, Saskatchewan on Mar. 4, 2020. BRANDON HARDER/ Regina Leader-Post Photo by BRANDON HARDER /Regina Leader-Post Article content Now that there is a global crisis, Karen Nurkowski’s job is more important than ever. She’s an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter who ensures that Saskatchewan’s deaf community has access to the information it needs in order to stay healthy and safe during the pandemic.