Health

11% of Saskatchewan residents experiencing high anxiety, says new poll

There's a slow and consistent improvement in the number of Canadians experiencing mental health issues.That's according to data released by Mental Health Research Canada, which recently released its 1...

Jan 28, 2023

Christmas Castle donations welcomed

A Christmas charity in Melfort has donated over $10,000 to several local charities."It definitely will be well spent - it's wonderful," said Peggy George, who is chair of the North Central Health Care...

Jan 23, 2023

‘We are getting there:’ Hospitality Saskatchewan CEO talks post-COVID recovery

People in the hospitality industry are feeling optimistic about 2023.Hospitality Saskatchewan CEO Jim Bence told Gormley guest host Taylor MacPherson the industry is still in recovery mode from the CO...

Jan 21, 2023

New alcohol guidelines recommend no more than two drinks a week

If you believe having a glass of red wine with dinner every night can be beneficial for your health, you may want to think again.That's according to new guidelines released by the Canadian Centre on S...

Jan 21, 2023

A desperate situation at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital: Nurses Union

Saskatchewan's Children's Hospital is in a critical situation, like nothing ever seen before by nurses in that facility.That's according to the President of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) who ...

Jan 12, 2023

Rural refuge losing appeal after two break-ins

When nurse Randi Walker bought an acreage in the Debden area at the start of the pandemic, she was looking for a place to recharge from the mentally exhausting workdays during a global health scare. T...

Jan 12, 2023

Humboldt EMS and firefighters respond to carbon monoxide alarms at apartment complex

A total of 25 residents at an apartment complex in Humboldt dealt with a bit of a scare, in the early evening of Tuesday, Jan. 10.Originally, the Humboldt Fire Department's fire chief and deputy fire ...

Jan 12, 2023

Prince Albert woman raises over $20K for local daycare, sets all sights on Kilimanjaro

Before climbing one of the world's highest mountains this month, Prince Albert's Bernadette Lavoie has already accomplished a major feat.Within less than three months, she managed to raise over $22,00...

Jan 10, 2023

SHA announces new paramedic treatment and referral pilot project

To ease pressure on emergency rooms in Saskatchewan, paramedics will soon consult a physician virtually to determine whether a patient can be released or referred for further care as part of a pilot p...

Jan 10, 2023

Feds must enforce vaping penalties to protect kids: advocates

Advocates on both sides of the vaping debate say the government must do more to enforce penalties for selling vapes to kids after a review concluded no changes to the legislation were warranted.The To...

Jan 07, 2023