Health

Dangerously cold snap continues across Saskatchewan

The dangerously cold weather isn't expected to ease much over the next week or so.We won't break the -20 C mark today, and wind chills in the -40 C range are anticipated overnight tonight and into tom...

Dec 10, 2019 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Melfort heliport open house being held this weekend

An open house will be held later this week to provide more information on the construction of a helipad in Melfort.The STARS heliport public open house will start at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Ke...

Dec 09, 2019 The proposed site of the Melfort helipad, at the corner of Higgins Ave. W and West St. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Diet plays factor in mental health, says nutritional therapist

Watching what you eat could be a big step towards better mental health, according to a nutritional therapist.Kristina Virro, a registered dietitian and therapist with Fresh Insight, told Brent Loucks ...

Dec 08, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

Keep an eye on the ice on lakes and rivers: Melfort Ambulance

The warm temperatures of late have led to a freeze-thaw cycle across much of the province, and that has had an effect on the ice on lakes and rivers.There are plenty of winter activities on the ice, f...

Dec 07, 2019 Ice fishing on Lake Lenore (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

First big payout in new Sask. lottery

The opening payout in the new Touchdown for Kids Millionaire Lottery has gone to a woman in Swift Current. Christine Newton won $500,000.The lottery is a partnership between the Saskatchewan Roughride...

Dec 05, 2019 Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation along with the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation are partners in the new lottery. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

First all-female surgical team in Melfort hospital history delivers baby girl

History was made in the Melfort hospital operating room last month.The first all-female surgical team to operate at the hospital delivered a healthy baby girl on Nov. 10. Dr. Erin Beresh was the surge...

Dec 05, 2019 The first all-female surgical team at the Melfort hospital. (Facebook/Saskatchewan Health Authority)

City of Melfort urging people to obey signage at work sites

The City of Melfort is hoping to promote safety for their workers and the public when it comes to work zones.The discussion comes after a City of Melfort Facebook post about a vehicle that collided wi...

Dec 03, 2019 A vehicle crashed into this barricade on Shadd Drive on Thursday, Nov. 28. (Facebook/City of Melfort)

Stressors can lead to unpleasant holiday memories: NEOSS

For many people, the holidays mean getting together with family and friends to enjoy the season.But for others, there are many reasons to dread Christmas."Not all holidays are happy memories for indiv...

Dec 02, 2019 Sadly, not all holiday get-togethers are happy ones. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Melfort physician returning from maternity leave

A physician in Melfort is coming back from her maternity leave.Dr. Desjardins will return to clinic Monday, Dec. 16, and the phone lines to her office will re-open next Monday, Dec. 9.You can call and...

Dec 02, 2019 Melfort Wellness Centre. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Saskatchewan chief disappointed at lack of long-term help to stop suicides

REGINA - The chief of a northern Saskatchewan First Nation says he is disappointed at the lack of long-term help from the provincial and federal governments to deal with what he says&nb...

Nov 28, 2019 (Submitted photo/The Canadian Press)