Tag Archives: Health
Give a Little Life Day returns to the airwaves
As one of the acute care directors at the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert, Sharon Griffin has seen firsthand how generosity can impact patient care.She'll have the chance to witness that goodwill o...
Dec 01, 2022
Prince Albert flexes muscles for good cause
A countrywide fundraiser that helps youth with autism or intellectual disabilities participate in physical activities was able to raise over $3,300 from the Prince Albert area alone. The Move for Kids...
Nov 30, 2022
Province expanding eligibility for rural and remote healthcare incentive program
The government of Saskatchewan is expanding eligibility for its incentive program to help get more healthcare professionals to rural and remote areas.Back in October, the province announced it was off...
Nov 30, 2022
MLCN celebrates re-opening of detox centre
Nearly two years after being forced to close due to COVID, the eight-bed detox centre at Montreal Lake Cree Nation is back open.The grand reopening was marked Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Ba...
Nov 29, 2022
Is Radon secretly hiding in your home?
It's an odourless, colourless chemical that may be in your home without you knowing it.Throughout November, Lung Saskatchewan has been raising awareness of the dangers of Radon during Radon Action Mon...
Nov 26, 2022
New SHA van provides needle exchange, medical services and naloxone
A new harm reduction van operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority is in operation as an effort to bring healthcare to people who might not be able to access it otherwise.Inside the van is addicti...
Nov 25, 2022
Shorebird Inn loses legal challenge over COVID violations
A Saskatchewan judge has upheld the province's public health orders that required restaurants to track patrons during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying it did not violate the charter rights ...
Nov 25, 2022
Young advocate for reconciliation recognized with Queen's medal
An 11-year-girl who has done extensive work promoting reconciliation was one of over 100 people to receive a Queen's Jubilee medal in Prince Albert on Friday.And Laryn Constant received a standing ova...
Nov 18, 2022
Visits may be impacted by COVID outbreak at Sask Pen.
In addition to announcing 10 inmates at the penitentiary in Prince Albert, the Correctional Service of Canada said that planned visits can be impacted. The 10 inmates that were announced as positive y...
Nov 18, 2022
'Is it health or hockey?': advocacy group questions city's plan to pay for Aquatic and Arenas Recreation Centre
How much will the Aquatic and Arenas Recreation Centre project actually cost Prince Albert residents, where is the business plan, and could the tens of millions borrowed be better spent elsewhere.Thos...
Nov 15, 2022
