Health

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

Sod turned for Nipawin heliport

The Nipawin Heliport project is now officially underway when it comes to its construction.Late Monday morning (July 22) the Twin Lakes District Planning Commission (TLDPC) held a sod-turning ceremony ...

Jul 23, 2024

Lloyd man 'Running For Shelter' to raise awareness and funds for men's shelter

A Lloydminster man wants to feel the discomfort those in the homeless community face on a daily basis. So, he's running for it. "I've got a passion for community and helping out the community itself a...

Jul 22, 2024

Warm, smoky conditions to stick around for a few more days

Anyone looking for relief from the smoky, hot conditions will have to wait for a while. The smoke has led to a special air quality statement being issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for m...

Jul 22, 2024

Melfort native named department head at University of Saskatchewan

The newest department head at the University of Saskatchewan is originally from Melfort. Dr. Linda Chelico was introduced as the new head of the College of Medicine's Department of Biochemistry, Micro...

Jul 19, 2024

Melfort, Tisdale Salvation Army feeding children throughout the summer

The Salvation Army in Melfort and Tisdale is working hard to try and ensure that no kids go hungry this summer.The local non-profit organization launched their 'Lunch Bags for Children' program yester...

Jul 10, 2024