Tag Archives: Health
Parvovirus prevalent in Prince Albert
The canine parvovirus is a rising concern in Prince Albert according to a local veterinarian.It is a highly contagious virus that affects dogs and can be fatal if not handled the proper way."We're see...
Oct 25, 2019 (Ron Quaroni/paNOW Staff)
New program offers addictions help
A new six-week pilot program aims to bridge a gap in addictions services in Prince Albert."In our community there is a high volume of substance abusers," Angela Impey, the regional director with the M...
Oct 23, 2019 Workshops will be held at the P.A. Indian Metis Friendship Centre (file photo/paNOW)
SHA flu clinics underway
Flu shots are now available, and members of the Saskatchewan Health Authority are encouraging everyone to get immunized. At the South Hill Mall in Prince Albert, the SHA set up an immunization clinic....
Oct 22, 2019 Julie Kryzanowski, senior medical health officer, got her flu shot Tuesday morning at the South Hill Mall. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Re-elected Liberal government receives support from PAGC
The result of Monday's Federal election was fresh on the minds of chiefs attending Prince Albert Grand Council's (PAGC) Annual Assembly Tuesday at the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Gymnasium.Grand Chief...
Oct 22, 2019 The Prince Albert Grand Council Annual Assembly runs all day Tuesday at Senator Allen Bird Memorial Gymnasium. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Keeping pets safe through the Halloween season
With Halloween right around the corner an abundance of children will be out trick or treating.Although, children aren't the only ones who could be eating chocolate this season as sometimes feline and ...
Oct 21, 2019 (Ron Quaroni/paNOW Staff)
Ribbon cut to mark opening of two group homes in P.A.
Former residents of the Valley View Centre in Moose Jaw are now making Prince Albert their home.The facility in Moose Jaw provided a home for people with intellectual and cognitive disabilities. Now t...
Oct 18, 2019 Staff and residents from the two homes pose for a picture after the ribbon cutting. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Northern Alcohol Strategy expands to three more communities
The Northern Alcohol Strategy will be expanded to Creighton, English River First Nation and La Loche. "Since this work began in 2016, it has gathered significant support and buy-in from community lead...
Oct 17, 2019 The funds will pay for personnel and resources to come up with local strategies to reduce alcohol consumption. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Sit up straight: notes on World Spine Day
Chiropractors across the globe have declared today "World Spine Day," and if you suffer from back pain you're not alone.Statistics suggest that eight out of ten people will experience the problem in t...
Oct 16, 2019 Massage can help ease back and neck pain (file photo/The Canadian Press)
Local law firm donates to hospice
The Rose Garden Hospice is getting some more support from the community.Wednesday afternoon the law firm of Parchomchuk, Sherdahl, Hunter donated $15,000 to support the building of the facility. Ron P...
Oct 16, 2019 Allicia Hunter, left, Heather Sherdahl, Marina Mitchell and Ron Parchomchuk (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
P.A. psychiatrist remembered
The Prince Albert medical community is mourning the loss of a well-respected professional.Dr. Mohammad Zulfiquar Hussain, chief of psychiatry for P.A. and area, died suddenly of a heart attack on Satu...
Oct 15, 2019 Dr. Mohammad Zulfiquar Hussain received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2009 Prince Albert Parkland Regional Health Authority Health Excellence Awards. (submitted photo/Saskatchewan Health Authority)
