Tag Archives: Health
Wastewater COVID up by 36 per cent
The viral load of COVID-19 in Prince Albert's wastewater increased by just under 36 per cent in the most recent reporting period. Despite the increase, the number is the second smallest load recorded ...
Jul 04, 2022
NDP says government refusing to act on Shellbrook hospital issues
The provincial opposition says the government is not acting on staff suggestions to help resolve shortages at the Shellbrook Hospital. The building has had 10 acute care beds closed over the last mont...
Jun 30, 2022
COVID cases, deaths, hospitalizations continue to drop in Sask.
Several key COVID-19 metrics continue to decline in Saskatchewan, according to the weekly report from the Ministry of Health.This will be the last weekly update, as the Province moves to monthly repor...
Jun 30, 2022
New NDP leader visits Prince Albert, party also marks 60th anniversary of medicare
Making her first stop in Prince Albert since being elected leader of the Saskatchewan NDP, Carla Beck attended a special event Wednesday night to mark the 60th anniversary of medicare.During her speec...
Jun 30, 2022
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
