Health

'This is an epidemic across the country': Overdose awareness walk headed to Regina

Noting the number of personal friends and family members she knows who are addicted to drugs, Erica Hennie became emotional when she explained how their usage affects her, causing feelings of stress, ...

Jun 10, 2024

Make-A-Wish fundraiser raises $166K for Sask. families

Prince Albert's Ellie Boyenko says the gift her family received from Make-A-Wish is truly special.She and her nine-year-old daughter Kinley were among those in attendance on Thursday during a fundrais...

Jun 07, 2024

Almost 90 guests have passed through the Rose Garden Hospice so far

As only one of two hospices in Saskatchewan and one amongst the very few that exist across Canada, the Rose Garden Hospice in Prince Albert is still finding its feet but is gaining ground. Mont St. Jo...

Jun 04, 2024

Local contractors invited to submit bid on Nipawin Heliport construction

The Nipawin Heliport project is one step closer to reality, after the Twin Lakes District Planning Commission (TLDPC) invited local contractors to bid on its construction. The tender will include a ma...

Jun 01, 2024

Tisdale, Melfort among communities to receive provincial airport funding

Several local airports are receiving grant money for repairs thanks to the Ministry of Highways' Community Airport Partnership (CAP) program. Twelve community airport projects will receive nearly $890...

May 31, 2024

Donation creates pediatric research fund at Pattison Children's Hospital

A newly created fund will help researchers learn more about children's health at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatoon. The Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation (JPCHF) and the Univ...

May 22, 2024

A howling success: female lacrosse club prevails in inaugural season

A first of its kind lacrosse program in Saskatchewan, that was created to help get girls more active in sports, has experienced a very successful start.Over the weekend the Flatland Coyotes sent three...

May 21, 2024

'Falls on deaf ears': Cumberland House council frustrated with state of Highway 123

The residents and village council of Cumberland House are fed up that the only road coming into the community is virtually impassable. Both Mayor Ferlin McKay and Deputy Mayor Veronica Favel say Highw...

May 18, 2024

"Ready to Ride": Provincial Bike Safety Week is upon us

Provincial Bike Safety Week is rolling. This year's theme is "Ready to Ride", and Wayne Therres of Maverick Medical Consulting is working with the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute to promote bicycle ...

May 14, 2024

Ronald McDonald house project secures land near hospital

There was no opposition at the Monday night meeting of Prince Albert city council as they re-zoned over five acres of land near the hospital for a Ronald McDonald House. Along with the rezoning, counc...

May 14, 2024