Tag Archives: Health
Knowledge presents biggest hurdle to those starting fitness regimens
If you spend any time on social media, chances are you've seen a lot of information about diet and fitness. But getting into the lifestyle that fitness has become still presents some barriers. Finance...
Feb 15, 2023
CMHA sees changing attitudes to mental health in young hockey players
Ask a mental health professional what the biggest part of their job is, and many of them will tell you for years it's been fighting the stigma around speaking up about mental health. There are signs, ...
Feb 14, 2023
Campaign being launched to bring awareness on rising number of syphilis cases in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute is looking to raise awareness about the rising number of syphilis cases in the province.The latest numbers from the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) show there...
Feb 07, 2023
While survey takers say yes, unions say no to public money for private care
When it comes to fixing health care in the province and the country, it appears many people want more funding but are open to private options.Those were some of the findings that came from a recent su...
Feb 07, 2023
'This is really exciting': Victoria Hospital expansion project takes step closer to construction starting
Site preparation work is starting on the Victoria Hospital expansion project in Prince Albert.Over the next couple of months, construction crews will be undergoing geotechnical drilling, utility work,...
Feb 07, 2023
Sask. Rivers School Division launches plan to bring students back to class
With a rising number of students absent from school, the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division is taking concrete steps to turn things around.One of those steps was the launch last month of a soc...
Feb 07, 2023
Northern agencies team up to keep youth warm this winter
Dozens of children living in a small community in northern Saskatchewan are guaranteed to have a warmer winter, thanks in large part to some recent generous donations.Timber Bay school received about ...
Feb 06, 2023
Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby fundraiser to help youth
Outdoor enthusiasts will be gearing up to head to Murray Lake near Cochin for the upcoming Ice Fishing Derby. The event will be held on March 4, from noon to 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Saulteaux and...
Feb 05, 2023
Health-care unions push for safer parking spaces at Sask. hospitals
After recent events of harassment of health-care workers happened at hospital parking lots, at least one union is petitioning for more to be done.The SEIU-West represents health-care workers in Saskat...
Feb 04, 2023
Province adds more than 550 new training spots for health careers
In its latest effort to address the shortage of health-care workers in Saskatchewan, the provincial government is funding the creation of hundreds of new post-secondary training seats across 18 differ...
Jan 31, 2023
