Tag Archives: Health
COVID in pets? Not so fast, says SPCA manager
You may have seen a study recently that showed an increase of COVID-19 in animals. While that's enough to make any pet owner worried, one local organization is saying there's no need to panic. You're ...
Jun 28, 2022
COVID levels in P.A. & North Battleford hit lowest mark in several months: study
COVID levels in Prince Albert, North Battleford, and Saskatoon are at a low point not seen for some time.According to the University of Saskatchewan, which continues to study the virus through wastewa...
Jun 27, 2022
Donation will soften play area for Hope's Home
By the end of summer, the backyard of Hope's Home will have some recycled rubber to make paths and to soften areas like under swing sets.The upgrades to the play area are thanks to an $18,000 donation...
Jun 24, 2022
Province to move to monthly COVID reports starting in July
As the number of COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan declines, so will the number of COVID updates provided by the Ministry of Health.In Thursday's weekly epidemiological report, the provincial government ...
Jun 23, 2022
'A horrific practice': Former P.A. resident vowing to end coerced sterilization
A former Prince Albert resident is bringing to light a serious issue that has affected thousands of First Nations people across Canada. Dr. Unjali Malhotra works with the Frist Nations Health Authorit...
Jun 23, 2022
U of S drops mask mandate for summer
Beginning July 4, people no longer need to cover their faces when visiting the University of Saskatchewan's campus.The university is hitting pause on the masking protocol for summer."Masks will not be...
Jun 22, 2022
Education and culture sharing key themes in P.A. for National Indigenous Peoples' Day
Seventeen-year-old Rindrow Starchief travelled all the way from Whitebear reserve to Prince Albert this week to participate in the National Indigenous Peoples' Day events.He was one of a number of pow...
Jun 21, 2022
'A place for healing': Woodland Wellness Centre opens near La Ronge
A long-time dream of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) became a reality Tuesday as a large crowd and long list of dignitaries attended the grand opening of the Woodland Wellness Centre. "I just wan...
Jun 21, 2022
New food labels could impact grocery store visits
New potential labels coming to Canadian foods could impact how people shop at the grocery store.The new rules proposed by Health Canada could see products with 15 per cent or more of the recommended d...
Jun 17, 2022
Weekly epi report confirms 394 new cases of COVID-19 in the province, higher than previous week
During the week of June 5 to June 11, 394 new cases were confirmed in Saskatchewan according to the Ministry of Health's weekly COVID-19 integrated epidemiology (epi).This reflects 24 laboratory-confi...
Jun 16, 2022
