Health

Melfort Food Bank in dire need of cash infusion as usage and costs increase

The Melfort Food Bank is busier than ever and in urgent need of financial support. Secretary Ellen Zuck told northeastNOW the number of people using the food bank has increased by about 60 per cent ov...

Aug 20, 2024

Mpox strain spreading in Africa could come to Canada: experts

The type of mpox spreading rapidly through several African countries could arrive in Canada, where that strain hasn't appeared before, Canadian experts say.The detection of clade I mpox in Sweden in s...

Aug 18, 2024

Saskatchewan saw first-ever case of H3N2v swine flu in July

It's a disease so rare, there have only been four recorded cases in Canada since 2005. One of those cases was detected in Saskatchewan last month. According to the province's latest Community Respirat...

CKOM Aug 16, 2024

Saskatchewan saw first-ever case of H3N2v swine flu in July

It's a disease so rare, there have only been four recorded cases in Canada since 2005.One of those cases was detected in Saskatchewan last month. According to the province's latest Community Respirato...

Aug 16, 2024

New Addiction Treatment Centre opens in North Battleford

The City of North Battleford and the Provincial Government are celebrating the opening of a new Addiction Treatment Centre. Dignitaries including Mental Health and Addictions Minister Tim McLeod, Sask...

Aug 16, 2024

NCHCF donates furniture for Parkland Place residents

The North Central Health Care Foundation (NCHCF) has helped make people's rooms at Parkland Place a little homier. The foundation was able to use over $21,000 in donations to help purchase items for P...

Aug 15, 2024

Southern vet travelling to La Ronge making an impact on northern pet care

A passion to help animals in need has brought one southern Saskatchewan veterinarian to the North to provide a critical health service in short supply. Dr. Mike Evenson, who owns Northeast Veterinaria...

Aug 13, 2024

SHA warns public about Stoney Beach at Humboldt Lake due to microcystin levels

An advisory has been issued for a local beach because of high levels of microcystin. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) revealed that Stoney Beach at Humboldt Lake has elevated microcystin levels...

Aug 09, 2024

Miracle Treat Day: A great reason to indulge

Dairy Queen locations across Saskatchewan are uniting to raise funds for the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation as Thursday marks the 22nd annual Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day. With every Bli...

Aug 08, 2024

Health Canada recalling Gerber brand baby cereal due to possible Cronobacter

Health Canada has issued a recall for Gerber brand Oat Banana & Mango Baby Cereal due to possible Cronobacter contamination. The affected products were sold online and in stores in Alberta, Britis...

Aug 05, 2024