Tag Archives: Health
Influenza, COVID case numbers climbing in Saskatchewan
The number of lab-confirmed cases of respiratory illnesses in Saskatchewan continues to climb.The largest increase shown in the Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program report that was issue...
Nov 10, 2023
Radiothon raises over $1.15M for province's only pediatric intensive care unit
The Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH) won't have to worry about funds for its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for quite some time.That's because of thousands of people who donated to this y...
Nov 08, 2023
Radiothon raises funds for province's only PICU
Over the next two days, radio listeners from across Saskatchewan will hear heartfelt stories from children, families, and medical professionals at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH).It's part of ...
Nov 07, 2023
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week Nov 6-10
It's Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, have you checked your detectors recently?The Saskatchewan Government has dedicated November 6-10 to educating the public about the dangers of the odorless gas and ...
Nov 06, 2023
Many veterinarians in Canada are facing extreme burnout and declining mental health
Veterinarians in Canada say they are experiencing extreme burnout and plummeting mental health due to staff shortages, a booming number of animal patients and the round-the-clock stress of the job. Ne...
Nov 05, 2023
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
'We don't want another tragedy': P.A. Raiders agree with new rule making neck protection mandatory
The Prince Albert Raiders are throwing their support behind the Western Hockey League's (WHL) new rule making neck protection mandatory.The league announced the new measure earlier this week after for...
Nov 03, 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
P.A. man stabbed twice in the head looking to inspire others with his own recovery
It's been just over three years since Ryan John was attacked. Two stab wounds to the head should have killed the 24-year-old Prince Albert man. Instead, it has helped him become more grateful and lead...
Oct 20, 2023
Second Purple Thursday delivers 60 bags to P.A. women’s shelter
This is the second year that members of the Prince Albert and Shellbrook Royal Purple Lodges marked Purple Thursday with donations to help meet the needs of people fleeing violent relationships. Karen...
Oct 20, 2023
