Health

Recruitment efforts underway with Tisdale set to lose three doctors

There are some concerns from residents in Tisdale with the departure of three physicians this summer.The Ministry of Health confirmed to northeastNOW in a statement that the three doctors have submitt...

Apr 12, 2024

Nipawin Hawks Ag Venture donates $10K to Nipawin Heliport Project

The Nipawin Heliport project has had another financial boost from a local organization.The Nipawin Hawks Ag Venture recently donated $10,000 toward the construction of a helipad at the Nipawin Hospita...

Apr 10, 2024

STARS' radiothon takes flight on Tuesday

A vital service in Saskatchewan is reaching out for support.The STARS' annual Critical Care on the Air Radiothon runs April 9 and 10 and will be broadcasted across 40 radio stations in those province ...

Apr 07, 2024

Study: Canadian teen mothers face increased risk of premature death, concerns raised in Saskatchewan

Pregnant Canadian teens face a new stark statistic: their risk of dying before age 31 is double that of non-pregnant adolescents. The issue draws attention to Saskatchewan, where teen pregnancy rates ...

Apr 06, 2024

Wynyard-born doctor named head of Sask. Pediatrics

The new provincial head of pediatrics in Saskatchewan who also serves as head of the SHA and the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine was born in Wynyard before moving to Manitoba as a young...

Apr 04, 2024

Dog park, fire bylaws, heliport discussed at Nipawin info meeting

Residents of Nipawin have heard from the Town about the planned dog park in the community.The town had at least one letter sent to them expressing frustration at the lack of communication about the es...

Mar 28, 2024

Pine Grove inmates claim woman rushed to hospital in serious condition was ignored by jail staff

Editor's note: This story was updated on March 27 to include a comment from the Saskatchewan Health Authority.Inmates at Prince Albert's Pine Grove Correctional (PGCC) are sounding the alarm, claiming...

Mar 26, 2024

Métis cancer survivors share their stories of confronting and beating cancer

They are raw, they are real, and they are inspiring, and thanks to a new project from the University of Saskatchewan, they will finally be heard.The Digital Storytelling Project, a collaborative effor...

Mar 26, 2024

James Smith Chief candidate focused on community safety and creating better life for youth

A man who aspires to lead the community of James Smith First Nation, says that following the massive stabbing rampage in 2022 that left 11 people dead and 17 injured, there has been a call for change....

Mar 25, 2024

HDHF Equip to Care campaign brings in over $150K

The 12th annual Humboldt District Hospital Foundation (HDHF) Equip to Care campaign had a great start.Executive Director Lorrie Bunko told northeastNOW it was an amazing four days of raising both fund...

Mar 25, 2024