Health

Wildfire smoke leading to Air Quality Warning for large portion of northeastern Saskatchewan

Much of northeastern Saskatchewan is under an Air Quality Warning. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued the warning today as smoke continues to cause very poor air quality and reduced visibili...

May 28, 2025

Future unclear for wildfire evacuees from Pelican Narrows

Tired and hungry after a near six-hour bus trip, a group of evacuees from Pelican Narrows arrived at the Prince Albert Grand Council Urban Services building in Prince Albert, knowing it won't be long ...

May 26, 2025

Sharps found in Nipawin recycling materials, residents reminded of proper disposal

The Town of Nipawin is asking residents to be careful about the disposal of sharps. This comes on the heels of a dangerous incident on Thursday, when Nipawin Protective Services responded to an incide...

May 23, 2025

Move to Cure ALS Walk being held in Melfort on Saturday

Its a chance for some exercise for a very worthy cause. The Move to Cure Melfort ALS Walk is being held this weekend along Spruce Haven Road. You can sign up to walk, run, or roll in this year's event...

May 23, 2025

Terry Fox’s brother to visit Prince Albert, schools in Central Sask

Terry Fox's legacy of hope for cancer research will become a little more real to students in Central Saskatchewan, as well as to some Prince Albert seniors. Terry's brother, Fred, will start a series ...

May 22, 2025

Melfort Food Bank receives $3000 from Knights of Columbus

The Melfort Food Bank has received a generous donation from a well-known charitable organization. The Melfort Knights of Columbus chapter was on hand Wednesday to present a $3,000 cheque from the orga...

May 21, 2025

Nipawin Oasis Centre proposes temporary shelter expansion for cold months

The Nipawin Oasis Centre is hoping to expand their winter shelter capabilities. They have reached out to the Town of Nipawin asking to bring in a seasonal shelter, with "two insulated camp-style trail...

May 21, 2025

‘It’s devastating’: ALS Society of Saskatchewan two years away from running out of funding

Terry Loustel was diagnosed with ALS in 2022. Since then, he's gone from walking with a cane to needing a wheelchair and numerous expensive accessibility modifications to his home.Loustel has had to r...

May 19, 2025

Measles cases up to 37, with 95 per cent unvaccinated, says Sask. top doctor

Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said the province is seeing new measles cases daily.As of Wednesday, there have been 37 confirmed cases between March 14 and May 14.Shahab told me...

May 16, 2025

Hundreds gather for Moose Hide walks in Nipawin, Melfort

A walk to raise awareness in the fight to end violence. Moose Hide Campaign Awareness Walks were held in Nipawin and Melfort on Thursday. The events were organized by North East Outreach and Support S...

May 16, 2025