Tag Archives: Health
NDP says it has reached deal with Liberals on pharmacare bill as deadline looms
The NDP says it has reached a deal with the governing Liberals to introduce the first piece of a national pharmacare program that includes coverage for birth control and diabetes medication. The deal ...
Feb 23, 2024
NITHA raising awareness of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections as numbers increase
The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) is once again trying to raise awareness of Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections (STBBI).The organization held its annual conference this w...
Feb 23, 2024
Musical duo celebrate 10 years of sobriety, look to inspire and help others
Two brothers are making 'Braided Waves' by celebrating their 10 years of sobriety together and are looking for a fresh start. The duo, made up of Lawrence and Dwayne Brass based out of Saskatoon, bega...
Feb 20, 2024
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