Health

NESD Director of Education talks government funding, first day of classes

School is back in session and school divisions, parents, students, staff, and the government are all adjusting to the new normal. Tuesday, Sept. 8 marked the first day back at school for most students...

Sep 08, 2020

SHA warning of COVID-19 exposure in Watrous, Wakaw, and Waskesiu Lake

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning of COVID-19 exposure at businesses in Watrous, Waskesiu, and Wakaw after an individual tested positive.The individual was at the Co-op Watrous Food Store o...

Sep 08, 2020

Province records seven new COVID-19 cases, seven new recoveries

The province has recorded seven new cases of COVID-19 - two of which are in the Prince Albert area - along with seven more recoveries. The total amount of reported cases is now at 1,669. The new cases...

Sep 08, 2020

11 new COVID-19 cases, 1 recovery, 1 in hospital

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reporting 11 new COVID-19 cases on Monday. That's the second time a double-digit total has been announced for a single-day increase since Aug. 17. The new cases ar...

Sep 07, 2020

Eight new COVID-19 cases reported, no recoveries, 1 person in hospital

The Saskatchewan Health Authority reported eight new COVID-19 cases in the province on Sunday. Three of the new cases are from the Saskatoon area, two are from the Central East, and one each are from ...

Sep 06, 2020

Five new COVID cases in Sask, no new ones in our region

The provincial government is reporting five new cases of COVID-19, none of which are in our region. Also, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is clarifying the process and documents required to use the ...

Sep 05, 2020

Boulet family celebrating Sask. online organ donation registry

Toby Boulet is looking towards Saskatchewan with a new sense of pride.On Thursday, the province launched its online organ and tissue donation registry after years of planning.Boulet's son, Logan, was ...

Sep 04, 2020

12 year-old among "Miracle Children" for JPCH Radiothon

A local 12 year-old and his family are among a select few helping the Jim Pattison Children's hospital Foundation in its biggest fundraiser of the year.The 2nd Annual JPCH Radiothon will take place No...

Sep 04, 2020

Social Services data shows 25 youth died while receiving care in 2020

Information obtained from Saskatchewan's Ministry of Social Services shows troubling statistics when looking at youth deaths involving those either in provincial care, or whose family was in receipt o...

Sep 04, 2020

Youth camp finds balance between learning and safety

A special camp for Indigenous youth North of Prince Albert has taught youth several special skills over eight weeks of cultural-based education.The camp was organized by the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nati...

Sep 03, 2020