Tag Archives: Health

Co-ordinator believes Roots of Hope expansion will help prevent suicide
Cathy Wheaton, the Roots of Hope co-ordinator in La Ronge, believes the program's expansion to North Battleford and Prince Albert will benefit those communities. "It's great because it is really hard ...
Sep 10, 2024

Donation to improve critical care, provide cultural components at Children's Hospital
A donation from the Dakota Dunes Community Development Corp. plans to ensure items like moss bags and smudging are available at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital as well as modern critical care equ...
Sep 10, 2024

Hudson Bay's precautionary drinking water advisory to last into next week
The precautionary drinking water advisory in place in Hudson Bay will be sticking around a little while longer. The advisory was put in place Aug. 24 due to high turbidity levels. The town has issued ...
Sep 06, 2024

You aren't dreaming: Wasps more aggressive now than ever
You may have noticed over the course of the last few weeks that wasps have a larger presence in your yard or at the park, and it's a trend that's being noticed across the Prairies. Right now, wasps ar...
Sep 05, 2024

Members of James Smith community to gather, reflect with powwow event
It is a somber anniversary for the people of James Smith Cree Nation, and the community plans to gather to reflect with a powwow event this Friday. Mike Marion, the Health Director at JSCN said the co...
Sep 04, 2024

Melfort Hospital designated primary stroke centre
Northeast Saskatchewan is now home to a primary stroke centre, giving residents a chance at faster treatment. Melfort Hospital was designated a primary stroke centre last month, joining nine other fac...
Sep 03, 2024

Overdose and addiction awareness: Daniel's story
August 31 was Overdose Awareness Day - an international campaign to prevent toxic drug poisonings, and remember, without stigma, those who have suffered from addiction and those who have died.paNOW's ...
Sep 02, 2024

Overdose and addictions awareness: Richard Lea's story
August 31 was Overdose Awareness Day - an international campaign to prevent toxic drug poisonings, and remember, without stigma, those who have suffered from addiction and those who have died.paNOW's ...
Sep 01, 2024

Overdose and addiction awareness: Sarah’s story
August 31 is Overdose Awareness Day - an international campaign to prevent toxic drug poisonings, and remember, without stigma, those who have suffered from addiction and those who have died.paNOW's S...
Sep 01, 2024

Overdose and addiction awareness: Rodney Nataucappo’s story
August 31 is Overdose Awareness Day - an international campaign to prevent toxic drug poisonings, and remember, without stigma, those who have suffered from addiction and those who have died. paNOW's ...
Aug 31, 2024