Health

Emergency service disruption in Porcupine Plain

There will be a temporary disruption to emergency services in Porcupine Plain this weekend.Emergency services will not be available at the Porcupine Carragana Hospital on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 4 a.m....

Nov 28, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

City of Melfort outlines planning process in case of emergency situation

Phones, tablets, radios, and other devices screeched on Wednesday after another test of the Emergency Alert System across Canada.It's all part of a system designed to warn us about impending or develo...

Nov 28, 2019 The city hall in Melfort would be the nerve centre in event of a major emergency. (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Suicide among youth appears to be spreading among Meadow Lake First Nations

The suicide crisis at Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation is not only deepening, but spreading. The band's CEO Barry Chalifoux said since the suicide death on Nov. 22, five more youth are in the hospital a...

Nov 26, 2019 (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Melfort and Tisdale donate over 400 pairs of socks for Toasty Toes campaign

Residents in Melfort and Tisdale felt the holiday spirit early by donating 415 pairs of socks to the Salvation Army.The Toasty Toes campaign, a partnership between the Salvation Army and Chiropractic ...

Lisa Brady Nov 24, 2019 Dr. Kimberly Burgis (left) and Captain Jennifer Robins (right) with the 190 pairs of socks raised by Schulte, Siwak, and Burgis Chiropractor clinic in Melfort. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Cold and flu season is here: When it’s time to get to a doctor

It's that time of year with many viruses going around. With the holiday season approaching, more people will be gathering at parties and dinners, so the odds of catching a bug go up.Dr. Simon Kapaj is...

Nov 23, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

Local First Nations residents continue to suffer from generational trauma

Community leaders at Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation are sharing their devastation in the midst of what they are calling a suicide crisis. Among all nine First Nations within Meadow Lake Tribunal Counc...

Nov 22, 2019 Chief Ronald Mitsuing ordered a state of crisis and emergency on Thursday night. (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Parents of young kids urged to be conscious about digital toys

The holiday season is not too far off and many will soon be hitting the stores for gifts.For those looking to get something for young children, some groups are advising people to keep certain things i...

Nov 22, 2019 Parents are encouraged to think about the gifts they give to young children this holiday season. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Former Humboldt Bronco takes first steps after surgery

Ryan Straschnitzki, who was paralyzed from the chest down in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash in April of 2018, was seen in a video taking a few assisted steps Wednesday.Straschnitzki travelled to Thail...

Nov 21, 2019 Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki moves his legs following spinal surgery in Thailand. (Twitter)

Gantefoer speaks to Melfort Rotary Club advocating for heliport at hospital

The Rotary Club of Melfort got to hear from former Melfort Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Rod Gantefoer on Tuesday, Nov. 19.Gantefoer spoke on behalf of the Municipal Health Advisory Committee t...

Nov 19, 2019 Rod Gantefoer was at a Rotary lunch to speak about the Melfort heliport project. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Aspiring Rangers take aim at challenging test

When Jimmy Charles first witnessed a Ranger patrol in his home community, he said he knew he wanted to be part of it.The 29-year-old from Stanley Mission is one of 15 people taking the Canadian Ranger...

Nov 19, 2019 (submitted photo/ Tammy Jim Cook-Searson)