Tag Archives: Health
La Ronge to get new 80-room care facility
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced what it called a significant investment of more than $80 million in long-term care facilities across the province, including a replacement of La Ronge's cu...
Jun 16, 2020
Province reports 18 new cases of COVID-19, most of which are connected to funeral, wake in the Far North
There are eighteen new cases of COVID-19 in the province, 13 of which are located in the Far North region. The latest tally brings the provincial total to 683. Most of the cases are connected to a wak...
Jun 16, 2020
Local high schools still trying to make graduation special
Prince Albert's two biggest high schools are ready to recognize their 2020 graduates.Ecole St Mary High School is set to have nearly 200 students graduate this year. Principal Mark Phaneuf said people...
Jun 15, 2020
One new COVID-19 case in Sask. as total moves to 665
The trickle of new COVID-19 cases continues in Saskatchewan with one additional case to add to the total which has now reached 665.The provincial government reported Sunday the new case was from Saska...
Jun 14, 2020
One new COVID-19 case in Sask., 23 considered active
The daily update of COVID-19 numbers from the province continues to look positive, with just the one new case reported Saturday.The additional case, in the Far North Region, brings the provincial tota...
Jun 13, 2020
Calls grow for Trudeau to end MSM blood donation ban
OTTAWA - As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to make people sick across Canada, health authorities are imploring Canadians to donate blood - all Canadians except men who have had recent sex with other ...
Jun 13, 2020
Three new cases of COVID-19 in Sask., those who attended funeral in Clearwater River Dene Nation urged to self-isolate
There are three more cases of COVID-19 in this province and more expected after two people tested positive for the virus having attended a funeral and wake at the Clearwater River Dene Nation. The two...
Jun 12, 2020
Canadian expert says he is confident COVID-19 vaccine is months, not years away
OTTAWA - One of Canada's preeminent infectious disease experts says he is confident a vaccine for COVID-19 will be ready in months, not years. Dr. Gary Kobinger, director of the Research Cen...
Jun 12, 2020
For the love of the game... and friendships
There was no championship trophy on the line, or even an announcer calling the play-by-play, but the look of excitement on the faces of dozens of young Prince Albert hockey players Wednesday night sug...
Jun 11, 2020
Award-winning P.A. doctor pushes for better access to care in rural communities
A Prince Albert doctor is advocating for better rural health care access in Saskatchewan.Dr. Randy Friesen, northeast area chief of staff and general surgeon spoke to paNOW after being honoured with t...
Jun 10, 2020
