Health

Sask’s first long-term care home for youth to open in Christopher Lake

Young people who don't fit in with care homes for elderly people will soon have their own option in the forested area of north-central Saskatchewan. Kerrie Elliott, a registered psychiatric nurse, own...

Oct 05, 2023

Hardlotte re-elected to third term as PAGC Grand Chief

When asked how it feels to be re-elected to a third term as Grand Chief of Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), Brian Hardlotte openly admitted it was overwhelming.He provided the comment to paNOW foll...

Oct 03, 2023

How to book flu and COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan residents can now book one appointment to receive this year's flu vaccine and a COVID-19 booster, which targets the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant.Starting Oct. 10, the shots will be availabl...

Oct 03, 2023

Red Pheasant implementing mandatory home visits, curfew for youth following multiple overdoses

Leadership for Red Pheasant Cree Nation is putting its foot down when it comes to drug activity in the community.This comes after seven members overdosed over a 24-hour span, although RCMP say none we...

Oct 03, 2023

Hospice donation completes circle for Pulp Mill reunion attendees

Giving extra money not used during a recent reunion of the Prince Albert Pulp Mill employees to the Rose Garden Hospice completed an emotional circle for one man.Bill Grosskleg knew Rose Daschuk, who ...

Sep 28, 2023

North Battleford vet explains why local Humane Society had to put down over 30 cats

Clarification: The cats that were diagnosed with FIP were considered to most likely have the disease. There's currently no test that can give a simple yes or no answer.Over 30 cats have had to be put ...

Sep 28, 2023

Melfort set to host mental health gathering for men

A mental health gathering is happening in Melfort for men across the northeast.Four men will be taking the stage at the Marguerite Riel Centre on Friday where they'll share their struggles and journie...

Sep 28, 2023

Battlefords Humane Society set to euthanize multiple cats to stop spread of deadly feline disease

Multiple cats at the Battlefords Humane Society are set to be put down due to a deadly disease.It was discovered that the facility had a large outbreak of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) among its...

Sep 27, 2023

Flu season fast approaching in Saskatchewan, SHA encourages getting vaccinated

People across Saskatchewan are being encouraged to get their flu shot in the coming weeks.The annual influenza season is fast approaching with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) setting up clinic...

Sep 25, 2023

Meadow Lake Mayor pleased as two new doctors set up in city

The mayor of Meadow Lake is excited that two new doctors have arrived in the community. The provincial government announced Thursday that 16 physicians opened practices in rural Saskatchewan after goi...

Sep 21, 2023