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Alice Grove was one of two COVID-19 fatalities in Saskatchewan. (Courtesy: Eleanor Widdowson)

'She loved music': Battleford area woman identified as COVID-19 victim

A woman who lived on a farm outside of Battleford has been identified as one of the Saskatchewan’s first COVID-19 deaths. 1

Tape on the floor of a Saskatoon grocery store marks the distance required between shoppers.

Saskatoon has almost half the province's COVID-19 cases

The province announced eight new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday which brings the provincial total to 184. 1

A sign near the intersection of 8th Street East and Broadway Avenue.

COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area for Tuesday March 31, 2020

Check back throughout the day for the latest on COVID-19 in Saskatoon and area. 1

Officers at the scene in the 300 block of MacArthur Drive in Prince Albert on March 30, 2020. (Lisa Risom/CTV Prince Albert)

Man arrested in connection to Prince Albert triple-homicide

Prince Albert police have one man in custody in connection to a triple-homicide that left a boy and his two grandparents dead. 1

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8 new cases of COVID-19 in Sask., 4 in hospital

The province of Saskatchewan is reporting eight new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the province's total to 184. 6

Pictures of discarded gloves on streets and in parking lots of businesses along Eighth Street surfaced on Tuesday.

Discarded gloves showing up on Saskatoon streets, parking lots

While health care professionals don masks and gloves to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems people who are wearing gloves in public in an effort to protect themselves from the virus are disposing of them the wrong way. 1

Sandra Henry and Denis Carrier with their grandson. (Courtesy Sherry McLennan)

'She always made people feel comfortable': Cousin starts fundraiser for victims of Prince Albert triple-homicide

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After COVID-19 closed Saskatoon schools (and their lunchrooms), some kids missing out on nutrition

Now that schools are closed because of COVID-19, a local organization focused on food security wants to ensure students are not stuck with an empty plate. 1

Sask. NDP says province should provide clearer COVID-19 rules for seniors' homes, help residents make video calls

The leader of Saskatchewan's opposition party says clearer rules are needed when it comes to physical distancing at seniors' residences. 1

Mackenzie Cey put the call out for others to join her in sending well wishes in the form of homemade cards, letters, pictures and artwork for seniors at homes throughout the city. (Chad Hills/CTV Saskatoon)

Saskatoon nursing student collecting cards for seniors to brighten their day during pandemic

A local nursing student is hoping to spread some joy.

COVID-19: Sask. announces Social Services Pandemic Response to help vulnerable residents

Saskatchewan's Ministry of Social Services has announced a new plan to help the province's most vulnerable residents. 8

A sign posted on the door of a Saskatoon business.

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Nearly half of businesses closed in Sask. due to COVID-19 'not confident' about reopening: CFIB

Close to half of Saskatchewan businesses closed because of COVID-19 surveyed by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) are worried they may not reopen when the pandemic ends.

Saskatoon's downtown is shown here in this CTV file photo.

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$5,000 grants to help Saskatoon small businesses during COVID-19 pandemic

The Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority has started a grant program to support the local economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tech expert says it's good kids can stay connected online during pandemic, but parents should keep an eye on activity

A technology author worries that kids are on inappropriate social media platforms in the days of self-isolation. 1

Ashley Lafontaine has been writing positive messages on note cards and leaving them around the city.

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'Focus on the positive': Encouraging notes left around Saskatoon bring cheer amid COVID-19 pandemic

A Saskatchewan Polytechnic student is trying to brighten people’s day during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses Canadians on the COVID-19 pandemic from Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

PM Trudeau says more medical supplies coming in days as industry retools

The federal government is spending $2 billion to procure more diagnostic testing, ventilators, and personal protective equipment for front-line workers in the COVID-19 fight, with some supplies set to be ready within days, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday. 24

'Such a horrific crime has occurred': 7-year-old boy among those killed in Prince Albert triple-homicide

A seven-year-old boy was among three people found dead by police inside a Prince Albert home on Sunday. 1

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2020 Saskatchewan marathon cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

For the first time since its inception in 1979, the annual Saskatchewan Marathon has been cancelled due to increasing concerns over COVID-19.

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, orange, emerging from the surface of cells, gray, cultured in the lab. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. Experts say researchers racing against time to provide a proven treatment for COVID-19 will have to balance scientific rigor against speed. THE CANADIAN PRESS/NIAID-RML via AP

First 2 deaths from COVID-19 in Sask., 20 new cases

The province of Saskatchewan has reported its first two deaths related to COVID-19. 4

Prince Albert RCMP officer tests positive for COVID-19

A Prince Albert RCMP officer has tested positive for COVID-19, Saskatchewan RCMP say.

Many businesses in the city are closing or operating under reduced hours in response to COVID-19.

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Saskatoon police offer tips to secure businesses closed because of COVID-19

Saskatoon police are offering advice for business owners forced to close their doors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Saskatoon Correctional Centre is pictured in this file photo. (Damien Kent/CTV Saskatoon)

Two more Saskatoon corrections workers test positive for COVID-19

Two more people who work at Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre (SPCC) have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of infected staff members at the facility to four.

Azna Groenewald worries about people maintaining proper social distancing while enjoying the outdoors. (Carla Shynkaruk/CTV Saskatoon)

Saskatoon woman has concerns over physical distancing along trails

In a city known for its river valley and trail system, following the rules during physical distancing could pose some challenges. 1

An Air Canada Boeing 737 is seen in this undated file photo. (The Canadian Press / Darryl Dyck)

Air Canada to temporarily lay off 16,500 staff

Air Canada will temporarily lay off 16,500 employees starting this week as the airline struggles with fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. 27

An Air Canada Boeing 737 Max aircraft arriving from Toronto prepares to land at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

7 more Saskatoon flights found to have COVID-19 cases

The province has identified seven more flights that have touched down in Saskatoon carrying a confirmed case of COVID-19.

A photo showing Kenaston, Sask. mayor Mike Menzies.

How the pandemic is playing out in rural Saskatchewan

From as far North as Stony Rapids, under 100 km from the border to Nunavut Territories, all the way down to Carnduff, less than 50 km to the US border, people in Saskatchewan seem to be handling the COVID-19 pandemic the same way. 1

Sask. NDP wants testing for anyone with COVID-19 symptoms

The province must act quickly and aggressively to get ahead of the spread of COVID-19, Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili said.

Photos of life during physical distancing

Pandemic portraits: Saskatoon photographer captures life during physical distancing

During ongoing self-isolation orders across the country, a Saskatoon photographer says she’s on a mission to spread joy during an uncertain time. 1

Saskatchewan Penitentiary is pictured in this file photo.

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'I'm scared to death': Sask. inmate's mother calls for release of low-risk offenders during pandemic

A mother whose son is behind bars at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, wants the federal government to release low-risk inmates to avoid transmission of COVID-19.

A sign with hand-washing tips and other advice at a pharmacy inside a Saskatoon grocery store on March, 27 2020.

COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area March 30, 2020

Check back throughout the day for the latest on COVID-19 in Saskatoon and area. 1

Saskatoon woman says private seniors home is not practicing physical distancing, calls for changes

A Saskatoon woman is calling for changes related to distancing in seniors homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. 1

Canadian loonies are pictured. (The Canadian Press/Jonathan Hayward)

How to save money during the COVID-19 pandemic

A new Angus Reid survey shows Canadians are concerned about their finances during the COVID-19 pandemic

In this Tuesday, March 24, 2020 photo, semi-retired nurse Sara Morrison models a mask she sewed at her home in St. Albans, W.Va., making masks on her sewing machine for health care workers at Charleston Area Medical Center. (Chris Dorst/Charleston Gazette-Mail via AP)

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How to make a face mask with T-shirts, vacuum bags and tea towels

While homemade masks are not proven to prevent the spread of a virus, some studies have shown that household materials like vacuum bags, cotton T-shirts and tea towels can provide some protection. 9

The Regina Riot face the Saskatoon Valkyries in this file photo.

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Saskatoon Valkyries president calls season cancellation 'devastating'

With professional and junior sports cancelling games and seasons because of the the global spread of COVID-19, other sports leagues in Western Canada are following suit.