Tag Archives: Health
Rapid tests coming to Prince Albert area schools
A new supply of 475,000 self-tests is being rolled across the province to Saskatchewan elementary schools, but they are being snatched up almost upon arrival.According to last week's announcement from...
Oct 07, 2021
Prince Albert Grand Council to receive specialty van to expand healthcare
A new specialty van for further medical care in the northern communities in Saskatchewan will soon be operational for the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC).Paved to Pines, a Prince Albert based compa...
Oct 07, 2021
Proof of vaccination soon needed for driver's test
People looking to take a driver's test in Saskatchewan will now need to prove their fully vaccinated against COVID-19.The Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) announced on Thursday they will start ...
Oct 07, 2021
Confirmed drug overdoses currently down across Northern Saskatchewan, suspected deaths still being investigated
Several communities across Northern Saskatchewan are currently on pace to see a drop in the number of overdose-related deaths year-over-year.According to data from the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, A...
Oct 06, 2021
Seven new deaths reported in COVID-19 patients in Saskatchewan, 478 new cases
The provincial government reported another 478 confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 69,809 reported cases.Seven new deaths were also reported today bringing the total Saskatchewan reside...
Oct 06, 2021
As holiday weekend approaches, NDP demands advice on how to spend Thanksgiving
Fearing a surge of COVID-19 infections fuelled by indoor gatherings, NDP Leader Ryan Meili is calling on the Saskatchewan government to limit gatherings and to offer advice on how people can safely ce...
Oct 06, 2021
'Intimidated me, threatened me': multiple P.A. restaurants have issues with customers over proof of vaccine policy
Restaurants in Prince Albert are dealing with some pushback from customers over Saskatchewan's proof of vaccination policy. Since the start October, people across the province must show they're double...
Oct 05, 2021
Saskatchewan vaccine rates remain low, lack of trust high
Saskatchewan vaccination uptake is still among the lowest in the country, despite the introduction of vaccine passports and the return of mask mandates in recent weeks.Dr. Kevin Wasko, the Saskatchewa...
Oct 05, 2021
How to protect your lungs from wildfire smoke
With Saskatchewan residents facing decreased air quality due to wildfire smoke, two respiratory educators have shared some tips on how to stay safe. Jill Hubick and Jaimie Peters are both registered n...
Oct 05, 2021
Government reports 242 new cases of COVID-19, 10 deaths in the province
The provincial government reported 242 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 10 new deaths of COVID-19 patients Tuesday.Among those new cases, 194 were unvaccinated individuals and 40 were among the 0-1...
Oct 05, 2021
