Tag Archives: Health
Winter weather leads to busier times for physiotherapists
Snow and ice are settling in for the next few months in Prince Albert and people are still getting used to the slippery conditions that come with it. Many people find out the hard way this time of yea...
Dec 02, 2021
Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone steps down
Scott Livingstone is stepping down as CEO of the Saskatchewan Health Authority.In a news release, the SHA announced its board of directors received notice that Livingstone has left his position effect...
Dec 02, 2021
‘Some of the highest prices I’ve ever seen:’ Industry reacts to rising food costs
Consumers are paying more for their food at the grocery store, especially for products like meat and dairy.According to Statistics Canada, the cost of groceries is up about 2.7 per cent from last year...
Dec 02, 2021
‘We’re tired’: Prince Albert nurse shares her pandemic stories at the legislature
After a more than three-hour drive, a local health care worker finally had the chance to share her firsthand experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provincial government.Carolyn Strom is a publ...
Dec 01, 2021
One new death and 81 new cases of COVID-19 identified today
Another 81 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed today by the provincial government. Of the new cases, 55 were identified in individuals who are unvaccinated.Nineteen new cases have also been located i...
Dec 01, 2021
Give a Little Life Day to support ‘greatest, most urgent needs’ of Victoria Hospital
Dr. James Harris has been a family physician in Prince Albert since 1983. While he has dedicated his life's work to helping others, he never thought it would be he who needed help as a critical care p...
Dec 01, 2021
Saskatchewan wraps up November with lowest number of new cases since beginning of August
The provincial government is reporting 42 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 Tuesday with 185 recoveries.Four new cases were reported in the Northern Saskatchewan zones; the Far North West (one), North W...
Nov 30, 2021
No cases of Omicron COVID variant found yet in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Health Minister Paul Merriman said he's keeping "a close eye" on new information about the COVID-19 Omicron variant.The new viral strain was first identified in South Africa between Nov. ...
Nov 30, 2021
‘Sicker and sicker every day’: Domremy woman pushes gov’t for help as she waits on surgery
Nearly as long as Saskatchewan has been dealing with the pandemic, Stephanie Brad has been waiting for surgery to get her bladder removed."I'm getting sicker and sicker every day," said Brad.She and h...
Nov 30, 2021
New daily COVID-19 cases below 50 for first time in nearly four months
The Government of Saskatchewan reported 49 new cases of COVID-19 Monday, bringing the total to 80,950 since the pandemic began.The last time the number of new cases was below 50 was on Aug. 3 when 25 ...
Nov 29, 2021
