Tag Archives: Health
Prince Albert, Battlefords on list of hospitals to get metal detectors
People going into emergency rooms in some urban Saskatchewan hospitals, including the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert and the Battlefords Union Hospital will soon have to pass through metal detecto...
Jan 22, 2026
First Nations chiefs call out Ottawa over pipeline deal that doesn't mention water
OTTAWA - Some First Nations chiefs are demanding answers from Ottawa after the federal government signed a pipeline agreement with Alberta that failed to make any mention of fresh water. The memorandu...
Jan 22, 2026
Judge says Montreal man not criminally responsible for stabbing relatives 212 times
MONTREAL - A Montreal man who stabbed his parents and grandmother a total of 212 times has been found not criminally responsible for their murders. Arthur Galarneau, 22, was impassive as Quebec Superi...
Jan 22, 2026
NEOSS looks to stem the tide of abuse with Caring Dads program
North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) is offering a new program that is designed for men looking to build healthier relationships with their children. The "Caring Dads" program begins on Ja...
Jan 21, 2026
SHA offers online lab appointment booking for Nipawin, Melfort, and Tisdale
Patients in three local communities will have easier access to booking lab appointments. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has announced an expansion of its Patient Booking system for lab appoin...
Jan 21, 2026
Tobacco company taking Ottawa to court over fee that got unanimous House support
OTTAWA - A major tobacco company is taking the federal government to court over a new fee that would see the industry pay for Ottawa's tobacco control strategy. The tobacco cost recovery fee is set to...
Jan 21, 2026
Improved addictions treatment and training needed at Pine Grove: Inquest's findings
After two days of testimony, and almost four hours after receiving their final instructions, the jury assigned to a coroner's inquest in Prince Albert made eight recommendations they believe will impr...
Jan 21, 2026
James Smith Cree Nation looks to build strength and healing with new wellness, treatment centre
It was a moment that carried deep meaning for James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN). On Tuesday morning, shovels in the ground marked the official kick-off for the building of a new wellness and treatment ce...
Jan 20, 2026
Marguerite Riel Centre's outreach program resumes
Some good news for Melfort residents in need of a helping hand. The Marguerite Riel Centre in Melfort has announced that their outreach program is once again in operation. The program runs Mondays and...
Jan 20, 2026
Ex-federal minister Jody Wilson-Raybould starting treatment for breast cancer
Former federal justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says she will be starting treatment for breast cancer. In a post on social media, Wilson-Raybould says the treatment comes following recent surgery...
Jan 19, 2026