Tag Archives: Health
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
P.A. seeing increase in cockroach infestations
Cockroach infestations in Prince Albert are on the rise.That's according to Tyrone Pest Control Services who told paNOW they've seen a noticeable increase in the number of calls they're getting compar...
Nov 15, 2022
Prince Albert doctor responds to child medicine shortages
A Prince Albert family physician is encouraging parents to keep their children home from school if showing any flu-like symptoms.Michelle James is one of a number of doctors across the city who has se...
Nov 14, 2022
Children are 60% of flu cases with PA, Northeast highest in province
Children are getting a visit from the flu virus and most of them are across the central belt of Saskatchewan. Of all the 260 cases of flu in Saskatchewan, 60 per cent are in children ranging from newb...
Nov 14, 2022
Slips and falls among 157 incidents this weekend says Parkland Ambulance
Parkland Ambulance was keeping busy this weekend. Paramedics were called out to 157 incidents over the weekend with some of the calls stemming from the same kind of issue. Parkland Ambulance reported ...
Nov 14, 2022
Children’s fever and pain relief medication still in short supply
Shortages of children's fever and pain relief medications are causing concerns across the province.Stephanie Yeboah, a pharmacist at Nanogram Pharmacy in Saskatoon, is well aware as she sees concerned...
Nov 13, 2022
