Tag Archives: Health
Mental health minister says 'safer supply' drug concerns rooted in 'stigma and fear'
Canada's mental health and addictions minister believes fear and stigma are driving criticism of the government's decision to support prescribing pharmaceuticals to drug users to combat the country's ...
Feb 20, 2024
Eggs sold in Sask. recalled for possible salmonella contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced a recall of eggs sold in Saskatchewan. The eggs have been recalled due to a possible salmonella contamination. The eggs are as follows: Compliments La...
Feb 18, 2024
Eggs sold in Sask. recalled for possible salmonella contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced a recall of eggs sold in Saskatchewan.The eggs have been recalled due to a possible salmonella contamination.The eggs are as follows:Compliments Large...
Feb 18, 2024
PBCN Chief confirms development of strategic plan to address challenges with gangs and drugs
To properly address the escalating crime, the first step is to tackle the root causes.The comment from Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) Chief Karen Bird, came during a media conference on Tuesday a...
Feb 13, 2024
Diamond North Credit Union donates $50,000 toward Nipawin Heliport project
The Heliport Project in Nipawin has received another fundraising boost. Diamond North Credit Union presented the Twin Lakes District Planning Commission (TLDPC) with a $50,000 donation to go toward th...
Feb 13, 2024
Melfort plays host to med students and residents
A group of medical students has had a chance to experience health care in Melfort.The 45 students stopped by the city Feb. 10 as part of the Saskatchewan Medical Association's (SMA) Roadmap Program, w...
Feb 12, 2024
LLRIB celebrates court ruling on child and family welfare services
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) supports the Supreme Court of Canada's recent decision upholding the governance of First Nations over child and family welfare services. Band leadership believes i...
Feb 12, 2024
Dental providers aren't smiling about reimbursement under federal plan
Some dentists and hygienists fear they won't be fairly paid for services under a new federal dental plan, and they worry it will jeopardize the success of the massive program.Each province and territo...
Feb 08, 2024
Canada needs time for 'deeper conversation' on assisted dying, mental health: Holland
Thirteen years ago, in the throes of a major political loss and personal crisis, Mark Holland experienced the darkest period of his life.Since his return to federal politics, he's been candid about hi...
Feb 06, 2024
‘It has to stop’: First Nations leaders call for immediate help as crisis in Pelican Narrows worsens
Editor's Note: This story has since been updated with responses from the Government of Saskatchewan and Indigenous Services Canada.There is also a clarification from the RCMP on the number of staff me...
Feb 05, 2024