Health

CJHL announces mandatory neck guard policy

The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced on Friday that it will require its players to wear mandatory neck guards going forward.The move comes after former NHLer Adam Johnson passed away aft...

Nov 03, 2023

Twin Lakes District Planning Commission pushing for Nipawin Heliport

The Twin Lakes District Planning Commission (TLDPC) is looking to get its heliport project at the Nipawin Hospital, back on track.Originally, the TLDPC initiated the project back in 2020 (pre-COVID), ...

Nov 01, 2023

NCHCF Radiothon blows past original fundraising goal

The North Central Health Care Foundation (NCHCF) held its first Radiothon in four years on Thursday in hopes of raising money for surgical equipment needs at the Melfort Hospital.Originally, the goal ...

Oct 27, 2023

NCHCF hosting first radiothon since 2019

This Thursday will mark the North Central Health Care Foundation's (NCHCF) first radiothon in four years.The organization hasn't held one since 2019, because of COVID, but tomorrow that will all end a...

Oct 25, 2023

P.A high school marks first stop for provincial shipment of feminine hygiene products

Over three million menstrual products will soon be handed out across the province.Laura Ross, Saskatchewan's Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, was in Prince Albert on Monday where she anno...

Oct 23, 2023

Melfort entices new Doctor to move to community

It's safe to say the City of Melfort's new recruitment program for physicians is already a success.Despite being approved back in August, it has already enticed one healthcare professional to move to ...

Oct 20, 2023

New long-term care facility officially in the works for Humboldt

Donna Muench had an important announcement for the sold-out crowd at the Cottage Boutique fashion show on Sunday at the Humboldt Legion.The executive director of the St. Mary's Villa Foundation announ...

Oct 17, 2023

Recognizing the importance of end-of-life care during World Hospice Day

Staff and guests at Prince Albert's only hospice are marking World Hospice and Palliative Care Day as they reflect on the journey it took for them to get here.World Hospice Day is on Oct. 15 this year...

Oct 14, 2023

Victoria Hospital Foundation rebrands to Boreal Healthcare Foundation

It's the dawn of a new era for health care in northern Saskatchewan as the Victoria Hospital Foundation in Prince Albert has rebranded to the Boreal Healthcare Foundation.The organization announced th...

Oct 11, 2023

New report reveals reasons behind vaccine fatigue in Saskatchewan

As flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines roll out across the province this week, it seems many are hesitant to get their shots.According to data from a survey conducted by Abacus Data and the Canadian Pharmaci...

Oct 10, 2023