Tag Archives: Health
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
Candle Lake doctor takes role as interim chief medical officer for province
After 25 years of practicing medicine in Melfort, Dr. Jordan Wingate decided to move to Candle Lake and open a part time practice there but has now added another job to his workload. Wingate was recen...
May 16, 2025
Anthrax confirmed in cattle in R.M. of Paynton
The province is urging producers to remain vigilant after anthrax was confirmed in cattle in the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Paynton No. 470, located about 64 kilometres northwest of North Battleford...
May 14, 2025
Anthrax confirmed in cattle in R.M. of Paynton
The province is urging producers to remain vigilant after anthrax was confirmed in cattle in the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Paynton No. 470, located about 64 kilometres northwest of North Battleford...
May 14, 2025
Measles exposure in 7 Saskatchewan communities: SHA
The province is notifying the public of measles exposures in seven different municipalities where there were confirmed measles cases. The communities are Saskatoon, Swift Current, Outlook, Assiniboia,...
May 14, 2025