Health

77 new and enhanced healthcare positions announced around the province

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) announced that a total of 77 full-time positions will be added to the province's healthcare system to benefit rural and remote communities. Some of these positi...

Jul 24, 2025

Health concerns stemming from wildfire smoke

Wildfire smoke will lead to reduced air quality across Saskatchewan over the next couple of days. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Air Quality Health Index value forecast in are...

Jul 22, 2025

NCHCF purchases new monitors thanks to generous benefactor

Another vital piece of medical equipment is now in Melfort's hospital thanks to a generous donation. An anonymous donor paid for two critical monitors for use in the hospital. North Central Health Car...

Jul 16, 2025

Nipawin Heliport grand opening and ribbon cutting on Saturday

A moment years in the making is just around the corner. Amidst Nipawin's 100th birthday and homecoming celebration, another momentous event is being held. The grand opening and ribbon cutting at the N...

Jul 11, 2025

Humboldt Fire Department reminds residents on proper handling of discarded needles

The Humboldt Fire Department (HFD) has issued a reminder to residents on what to do if discarded needles are found. The department said that if someone finds one and is uncomfortable disposing of the ...

Jul 11, 2025

Measles exposure risk in Rosthern; 60 cases total reported in Sask.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is warning of another measles exposure risk. This time it happened at the Rosthern Gas Plus on Wednesday, July 9 from 6:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.Anyone who believes ...

Jul 11, 2025

Sask. government pushes ahead with urgent care expansion despite Regina staffing issues

Amid growing concerns about reduced hours and staff shortages at Regina's Urgent Care Centre, Saskatchewan's government says it remains committed to expanding the model to communities like North Battl...

Jul 09, 2025

No new measles cases for 21 days, new COVID variant: Sask. chief medical health officer

Saskatchewan has not had a single new measles case for the last 21 days, according to Dr. Saqib Shahab, Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer.According to Saskatchewan Health Ministry, the total...

Jul 06, 2025

Porcupine Plain group home residents pitch in to help wildfire evacuees

The Director of Saskatchewan First Nation Emergency Management said she was moved to tears after hearing group home residents from Porcupine Plain wanted to help the wildfire evacuees.Michelle Vandevo...

Jul 03, 2025

Tobacco settlement plays role in smaller Sask. government deficit

Saskatchewan's provincial government ended the 2024-25 fiscal year with a deficit nearly at what it budgeted for a year prior, but a good part of the reason it wasn't higher was a landmark tobacco set...

Jul 01, 2025