Tag Archives: Health
P.A. fire department emphasizing importance of mental health for members
The hardest part of being an emergency worker is finding someone deceased.This very situation happened to members of Prince Albert's fire department this past Sunday after a woman's body was found in ...
Oct 04, 2022
Province once again testing hunted animals for chronic wasting disease
People hunting deer, moose, or elk this season are being encouraged to have their animals tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD).This disease affects the nervous system in these animals and can caus...
Oct 04, 2022
COVID levels dropping in P.A. and North Battleford, but remain high: study
COVID levels in Prince Albert are dropping according to the University of Saskatchewan.Researchers studying the virus through the community's wastewater claim the current viral load is down roughly 15...
Oct 03, 2022
Canada has now ended its COVID-19 travel restrictions, mask mandates
OTTAWA - As of this morning, travellers to Canada do not need to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 - and wearing a mask on planes and trains is now optional, though it is still recommended. P...
Oct 01, 2022
Governor General of Canada visits James Smith Cree Nation after mass stabbing
The Governor General of Canada made a stop in James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) to pay respects to the victims of the mass stabbing attack earlier this month.Mary Simon was joined by the leadership of th...
Sep 28, 2022
Mistawasis woman aims to create path for healing journey
Noting issues on reserves related to suicides, poverty and drug use, Connie Primeau said she felt compelled to step up and do something to help people find support and start their personal healing jou...
Sep 28, 2022
Quality of life is the point behind CNIB outreach in P.A
The Saskatchewan chapter of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) just wrapped up two days of outreach in Prince Albert and said that a lot of people were interested. Ashley Nemeth is t...
Sep 28, 2022
Million-dollar Mustang owned by P.A. man makes STARS event stand out
A million-dollar Mustang bought through a STARS air ambulance fundraising auction made a return appearance to honour donors to the organization.The Mustang 427 Fastback was the most expensive 1968 Mus...
Sep 26, 2022
Orano Canada donates $250K to new NICU at Victoria Hospital
A uranium company is donating $250,000 in support of the new NICU at Prince Albert's Victoria Hospital.Orano Canada made the announcement earlier this week, coinciding with the unit welcoming its firs...
Sep 22, 2022
City's homeless face uncertain winter as primary resource center closes for good
Missy Custer sits huddled with a group of others in a downtown Prince Albert alley. The few belongings the group has are kept in a small shopping cart.With temperatures dropping at night to near freez...
Sep 21, 2022
