Health

From MUCC to microbiology: Dr. Linda Chelico working on HIV, cancer research projects

The start of some potentially ground breaking research all began with a Grade 12 project at the high school in Melfort.Dr. Linda Chelico is now a biochemist at the University of Saskatchewan, and her ...

Jan 24, 2020 Dr. Linda Chelico is leading research into enzymes and how they relate to HIV and cancer. (Submitted/Dr. Linda Chelico)

Chances of Canadian virus outbreak low, says official, as China widens lockdown

The chief medical officer says Canada's chances of getting a coronavirus outbreak is low as China locks down more cities in an effort to contain its spread. Dr. Theresa Tam says as of Thursday there a...

Jan 24, 2020

MUCC Comets basketball team excited to be a part of pink game in Prince Albert

The Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate (MUCC) Comets Senior Girls basketball team is heading to Prince Albert for a game on Thursday.The Comets will take part in the Carlton Crushes Cancer exhi...

Jan 21, 2020 The MUCC Senior girls basketball team won gold at a tournament in Humboldt earlier this year, and will take on Carlton in Prince Albert on Thursday for the Carlton Crushes Cancer game. (Twitter/CometNews)

Provincial opposition leader makes stop in P.A.

The provincial opposition leader is prepared to make sure the government keeps its promise of a new hospital for Prince Albert.Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili said his party will be keeping an eye ...

Jan 20, 2020 Ryan Meili spoke with media Monday in Prince Albert at the office of P.A.-Northcote MLA Nicole Rancourt. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Jump!

Things are not always what they seem. Here I am jumping into a pool of water in Costa Rica. Looks like fun, eh? Doesn’t look like a big deal., does it? Now watch this one… To me, this was...

yourlife Jan 19, 2020

Health authority provides update on influenza numbers

The number of cases of lab-confirmed influenza dropped during the second full week of 2020.According to the Saskatchewan Health Authority, there were 174 cases in the week of Jan. 11. That was down fr...

Jan 17, 2020 Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Joseph Ho/980 CJME)

Christmas Castle raises over $6,000 for NCHCF and Historic Post Office

The fruitcakes of Christmas season labour came to fruition to assist the North Central Health Care Foundation (NCHCF) and the Historic Post Office.Melfort's Christmas Castle - a fundraiser put on by l...

Lisa Brady Jan 17, 2020 Dr. Adeyemi Laosebikan (left) and his wife Foluke (right) present a cheque to Peggy George, chair of the North Central Health Care Foundation (centre). (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Prairie Women on Snowmobiles about to begin Mission 2020

An annual tradition returns in a couple of weeks.The Prairie Women on Snowmobiles' Mission 2020 will begin Feb. 1 with a kickoff event in Humboldt.President Kelly Rae told northeastNOW this year marks...

Jan 16, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Safety tips on space heaters, block heaters, and cords

Space heaters are at a premium during the cold snaps we face each winter.But they can be a fire risk if not used or maintained properly.Melfort Fire Chief Shaun Stewart told northeastNOW an important ...

Jan 16, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

'It will save a life. Maybe even your own': Melfort Heliport fundraiser officially launched

The fundraising campaign for the new heliport in Melfort is off to a flying start.The official launch of the North Central Health Care Foundation (NCHCF) Melfort Hospital Heliport Fundraising Campaign...

Jan 15, 2020 NCHCF Chair Peggy George addresses the crowd at the Melfort Heliport fundraising campaign launch (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)