Tag Archives: Health
Proposed vaping law change leaves bitter taste in mouth of local shop owner
The co-owner of a Prince Albert business that specializes in vaping products says a change to federal laws, that could include the possible ban on flavours, would destroy his business. Blaine Tetz wit...
Apr 05, 2021
219 new cases and 212 recoveries of COVID-19 reported in the province
As of April 5, there are 219 new cases of COVID-19 and 212 recoveries to report in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 34,763 cases.One Saskatchewan resident who tested positive for COVID-1...
Apr 05, 2021
VIDO-InterVac vaccine tweaked to tackle variants
The COVID-19 vaccine developed in the lab at Saskatoon's Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) at the University of Saskatchewan is now better equipped to fend off emerging variants."We n...
Apr 05, 2021
COVID case at Shellbrook Elementary School
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has confirmed a case of COVID in an individual at Shellbrook Elementary School. According to the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) one classroom of G...
Apr 05, 2021
Prince Albert physiotherapist completes year-long run challenge
Carrying a handful of balloons and slightly out-of-breath, Prince Albert's Lisa Evans crossed the finish line Thursday to signify the end of a personal challenge that started one year ago.On April 2, ...
Apr 02, 2021
Bishop's warning as Sask. COVID concerns escalate
As the city and region's churches across multiple denominations of Christianity prepare services for this Easter weekend, one religious leader is going on what he admits is a 'rant' regarding the dang...
Apr 02, 2021
Inside Prince Albert Grand Council's new mass immunization clinic
Staff at Prince Albert Grand Council's (PAGC) mass-immunization clinic in P.A. are reporting a successful first day. Located on-reserve at Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre, all 252 appointments on T...
Apr 01, 2021
Additional COVID-19 drive-thru and walk-in vaccination clinics announced
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced additional COVID-19 drive-thru and walk-in clinics in communities in Saskatchewan including Prince Albert, North Battleford and Lloydminster.According to a...
Apr 01, 2021
Province expands COVID-19 vaccine booking eligibility to residents 58 years and older
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced as of Friday, April 2 residents 58 years and older can book an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.Individuals 50 years and older living in the North...
Apr 01, 2021
199 new cases and 205 recoveries reported in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan government has reported 199 new cases and 205 recoveries from COVID-19 on April 1 bringing the provincial total to 33,789 cases.The new cases in northern Saskatchewan are located the ...
Apr 01, 2021
