Health

Shahab encourages vaccination as he accepts Distinguished Canadian Award

As Dr. Saqib Shahab stood in front of a group at Darke Hall in Regina, accepting the Distinguished Canadian Award from the University of Regina for him and his team, he talked about how he didn't feel...

Oct 10, 2022

Saskatchewan Medical Association makes a stop in Nipawin

Dr. John Gjevre, a Saskatoon respirologist and president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA), met with physicians from the North East (Kelsey Trail) Medical Staff Association recently, to di...

Oct 05, 2022

Fundraiser for mobile mammogram bus critical to patients in northern Saskatchewan

A new fundraiser has been launched to replace a bus that has helped more than 250,000 women across the province since 2002. The Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan is hoping to fundraise $2 million by M...

Oct 05, 2022

Province once again testing hunted animals for chronic wasting disease

People hunting deer, moose, or elk this season are being encouraged to have their animals tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD).This disease affects the nervous system in these animals and can caus...

Oct 04, 2022

Local group donates comfort birds to cancer patients across the province

The Northern Lights Woodcarvers have carved over 2,700 comfort birds that have been donated to cancer clinics across Saskatchewan.The Melfort group has mainly donated to Regina and Saskatoon; however,...

Oct 03, 2022

Canada has now ended its COVID-19 travel restrictions, mask mandates

OTTAWA - As of this morning, travellers to Canada do not need to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 - and wearing a mask on planes and trains is now optional, though it is still recommended. P...

Oct 01, 2022

Governor General of Canada visits James Smith Cree Nation after mass stabbing

The Governor General of Canada made a stop in James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) to pay respects to the victims of the mass stabbing attack earlier this month.Mary Simon was joined by the leadership of th...

Sep 28, 2022

Mistawasis woman aims to create path for healing journey

Noting issues on reserves related to suicides, poverty and drug use, Connie Primeau said she felt compelled to step up and do something to help people find support and start their personal healing jou...

Sep 28, 2022

Million-dollar Mustang owned by P.A. man makes STARS event stand out

A million-dollar Mustang bought through a STARS air ambulance fundraising auction made a return appearance to honour donors to the organization.The Mustang 427 Fastback was the most expensive 1968 Mus...

Sep 26, 2022

Humboldt Urban Garden Sanctuary receives national award

The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association has awarded the Humboldt Urban Garden Sanctuary (HUGS) with the Green for Life Community award.Project designer Leslie Cornell received the nationally recogn...

Sep 22, 2022