Tag Archives: Health
'It will help': Provincial funding bolsters mental health supports in Prince Albert
More mental health resources are coming to Prince Albert after the province announced $3.2 million in annual funding through Family Services Saskatchewan. The province announced Wednesday that $1.7 mi...
Oct 18, 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
Thanksgiving pow wow brings families together, says dancers
The booming and mesmerizing sound of drum beats is echoing throughout Prince Albert's Art Hauser Centre this weekend.After a five-year hiatus, the Northern Lights Casino's Thanksgiving pow-wow has ret...
Oct 07, 2023
SGI, Police Warn Motorists Ahead of Holiday Weekend
The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is here and many Saskatchewan motorists will be hitting the highways, eager to spend time with family and friends. However, members of the RCMP and Saskatchewan Genera...
Oct 06, 2023
Red Pheasant outlines plans around home visits & youth curfew in fight against drug crisis
Red Pheasant Cree Nation is providing more details on its plan to combat the drug crisis in the community.Over the weekend, eight members ended up overdosing with seven happening over a 24-hour period...
Oct 05, 2023
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
