Postal Strike Update | Mise à jour sur la grève du Syndicat des travailleurs et travailleuses des postes (en anglais)

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Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.

Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence (en anglais) visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.

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Increase in Rabies Cases in Saskatchewan

Released on July 20, 2016

Saskatchewan Agriculture is reminding residents that rabies is present across much of the province, after several cases of rabies in domestic animals were detected over the last few months.

The province has confirmed 18 cases from January 1, 2016 to July 13, 2016, versus nine cases in the same time period in 2015 and seven in 2014.  This includes seven cases in June and three cases to date in July.  Four cases involving domestic animals have been confirmed, involving a cow, a cat, a baby lamb and a baby goat.  Also confirmed were cases in skunks (eight) and bats (six).

The best defence against rabies is vaccination.  All cats, dogs, ferrets and certain livestock should be vaccinated; the public is encouraged to contact their veterinarian for more information and to set up vaccination appointments for their pets and livestock.  It’s also important that the public watch for signs of rabies in domestic animals and wildlife.

These signs include:
  • Domestic animals may become depressed and try to hide in isolated places;
  • Wild animals may lose their fear of humans and appear unusually friendly;
  • Wild animals that usually come out at night may be out during the day;
  • Animals may have paralysis which commonly affects the face or neck often seen as difficulty swallowing;
  • Animals may become excited or aggressive; and
  • Animals may attack objects, people or other animals.
The public should be aware of the risk of rabies in their area.  Saskatchewan Agriculture has maps that identify at-risk areas at www.saskatchewan.ca/rabies.

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For more information, contact:

Sarah Hein
Agriculture
Regina
Phone: 306-787-5389
Email: sarah.hein@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-527-9102

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