Tag Archives: Health
VIDO-InterVac prepares for human trials with COVID-19 vaccine
It's the kind of start to a new year that researchers at Saskatoon's VIDO-InterVac were hoping for.CEO Volker Gerdts says they are days away from the first human testing with the COVID vaccine they've...
Jan 05, 2021
Inmates stage hunger strike, call for minister's resignation over COVID-19 response
An inmate at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre in Prince Albert is adding her voice to the increasing list of inmates who are speaking out on what they are alleging is negligence on behalf of the gov...
Jan 04, 2021
'Does not add up': Northern leaders demand answers regarding vaccine rollout plan
A letter signed by two northern mayors and a First Nations chief is demanding answers from the provincial government as to why the Far North East was skipped in this week's vaccine rollout. In the let...
Jan 04, 2021
Vaccines to begin in Prince Albert this week, province records 286 new cases
Health care workers in Saskatoon and Regina have received 4,013 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. This week, the vaccinations will begin in Prince Albert. Moderna vaccines will begin in the Far No...
Jan 04, 2021
Canadian Challenge cancelled due to rise in coronavirus cases
The cancellation of the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race planned for Feb. 17 marks the second time in 24 years the premiere event couldn't be held. "We've seen the COVID numbers going up and the board...
Jan 04, 2021
UK ramps up inoculations with Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
LONDON - Britain on Monday took another giant step in the fight against COVID-19, ramping up its immunization program by giving the first shots in the world from the vaccine created by Oxford Universi...
Jan 04, 2021
Emergency services show support for healthcare workers
Emergency services lit up the Prince Albert evening air on New Year's Eve in a strong show of support for healthcare workers at the Victoria Hospital.The parade of ambulances, fire trucks and police c...
Jan 01, 2021
COVID claims life of beloved father, coach and longtime Safeway employee
A man who helped create immaculate displays at the Prince Albert Safeway store, and mentored a countless number of young bowlers, has passed away.Bert Hannah, 56, died Wednesday night, nearly two mont...
Dec 31, 2020
CEO hopes care home will be out of COVID-19 outbreak by mid January
Mont St. Joseph Home in Prince Albert is on day 24 of a confirmed COVID-19 outbreak.At the height of its outbreak, 85 residents within the long-term care facility had to be isolated."Over the course o...
Dec 31, 2020
SGI encouraging drivers to plan a safe ride home
As a result of COVID-19 restrictions, the normal New Year's Eve party plans will be a lot quieter this year, but SGI is still reminding people to plan a safe ride home if they do go out to enjoy a cel...
Dec 31, 2020
