Health

James Smith Cree Nation acknowledges those who helped after mass stabbings in 2022

Those who helped during last year's mass stabbing on the James Smith Cree Nation were officially thanked by the entire community On Monday, Aug. 21.The public thank you directed to everyone who assist...

Aug 21, 2023

Tisdale hosts stem cell drive for Kelvington teen

The Tisdale RecPlex lobby was the spot to try and help Archer Franklin Friday evening.His aunt and uncle, Lesley and Regan Martens, hosted a stem cell drive looking for potential matches for him.Frank...

Aug 19, 2023

Shortage of diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic expected in Canada: manufacturer

A shortage of diabetes drug Ozempic that is used off-label for weight loss is expected in Canada, manufacturer Novo Nordisk and Health Canada said on Friday. "We are experiencing a temporary supply di...

Aug 18, 2023

A&W hosting 15th Burgers to Beat MS Day

For the 15th time since 2008, A&W's across Canada are supporting those with Multiple Sclerosis.A&W has once again partnered with the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada to bring Burgers to Be...

Aug 17, 2023

City of Melfort recruiting physicians to local hospital

The City of Melfort has implemented a new policy in hopes of recruiting physicians with enhanced surgical skills to the local hospital.City council approved the new policy on Monday, which will offer ...

Aug 15, 2023

Miracle Treat Day returns to support Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation

Once again ice cream is on the menu along with a chance to support the most significant needs at Saskatchewan's Children's Hospital.Aug. 10 marks the 21st Miracle Treat Day for DQ restaurants, with pr...

Aug 10, 2023

Saskatchewan centre to have dedicated door, space for mental health patients

Inside a new health centre in Saskatchewan's capital will be a space solely for people urgently requiring psychological help.And, from the outside, it can be accessed through a dedicated door. It's wh...

Aug 07, 2023

Wapiti Regional Library to soon offer carbon dioxide detectors in lending program

The Wapiti Regional Library (WRL) will soon be offering carbon dioxide monitors to their patrons at all of their locations.The CO2 monitor lending program will begin on Aug. 7, with the purpose of let...

Aug 01, 2023

Federal government struggling to get rid of millions of extra COVID-19 rapid tests

OTTAWA - The federal government is sitting on a stockpile of 39 million extra rapid tests for COVID-19 and is struggling to get rid of them without chucking them in the trash, an internal Health Canad...

Jul 29, 2023

Sask NDP accuse gov't of hiding problems in health care

The Saskatchewan Party's Ministry of Health is responding to a leaked memo by the NDP showing that the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has been closed for weeks.Official Opp...

Jul 27, 2023