Tag Archives: Health
COVID cases, hospitalizations increased in Sask. in past month
COVID-19 cases are climbing in Saskatchewan.In an epidemiological report for the period from Aug. 14 to last Saturday, the Saskatchewan government said the test positivity rate for the province stood ...
Sep 15, 2022
No mandatory restrictions coming to P.A. schools, despite COVID levels rising
COVID levels are on the rise in Prince Albert, however, schools won't be bringing in any mandatory COVID-19 restrictions for the time being.According to researchers with the University of Saskatchewan...
Sep 15, 2022
Social media video sheds light on homeless frustrations in Prince Albert
The Executive Director of the Prince Albert Indian Metis Friendship Centre said she felt sad after seeing the contents of a video posted to social media last week and feels the community has a long wa...
Sep 13, 2022
Spinning for the kids
A major fundraising drive has officially been launched for an event next month that will benefit youth in the Prince Albert area.The KidSport event on Oct. 1 will take place at Spin S2DIO and teams of...
Sep 13, 2022
COVID levels in P.A. and North Battleford some of largest recorded during pandemic
COVID levels continue to rise in Prince Albert and North Battleford according to recent data obtained by the University of Saskatchewan.Researchers studying the virus through the each community's wast...
Sep 12, 2022
New addition to Duck Lake care home upgrades visitor experience
A new addition to a long-term care home in Duck Lake is helping bring families back together.The sunroom at Goodwill Manor provides a safe and comfortable place for visits, cultural ceremonies, and ev...
Sep 10, 2022
'They need help, resources and a lot of guidance': Mayor of La Loche speaks from experience in aftermath of tragedy
The mass stabbing on Sept. 4 in James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon, SK brought back a lot of emotions for the residents of La Loche in northern Saskatchewan - emotions that have taken years to repr...
Sep 09, 2022
Eligibility set to expand for bivalent vaccine in Saskatchewan
At-risk populations are to be the first people eligible to receive the Moderna bivalent vaccine in Saskatchewan.The Saskatchewan Health Authority says starting Monday, people 18 and over who live in l...
Sep 09, 2022
Five COVID-19 cases reported at Willow Cree Healing Lodge
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has said five inmates at Willow Cree Healing Lodge have tested positive for COVID-19. The healing lodge is found near the town of Duck Lake.In a release, the C...
Sep 02, 2022
Spice linked to food poisoning investigation in Ontario recalled across Canada
The spice implicated in the food poisoning of 12 diners at a Markham, Ont., restaurant has been recalled across Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said a recall had been issued for Mr. Right ...
Sep 02, 2022
