Tag Archives: Health
Parkland Ambulance celebrates milestone anniversary
It has been 45 years since Parkland Ambulance Care started serving Prince Albert and the surrounding area.The service began November 21 of 1974 by Barry and Wayne Dutchak. Parkland had a simple beginn...
Nov 21, 2019 Lyle Karasiuk shows the differences between an old and new defibrillator. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Local group hopes Child Day gets people thinking
Today marks National Child Day.The occasion has been recognized in Canada since 1993. Specifically, the day helps commemorate the United Nations (UN) adopting two important documents relating to the r...
Nov 20, 2019 In the past children have worn blue to commemorate the day. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Aspiring Rangers take aim at challenging test
When Jimmy Charles first witnessed a Ranger patrol in his home community, he said he knew he wanted to be part of it.The 29-year-old from Stanley Mission is one of 15 people taking the Canadian Ranger...
Nov 19, 2019 (submitted photo/ Tammy Jim Cook-Searson)
Quiet weekend on road despite ice
Despite the icy conditions it was not a busy weekend for Prince Albert firefighters and paramedics out on the roads.Both services were only called out to one vehicle collision. Lyle Karasiuk, the dire...
Nov 18, 2019 Prince Albert and area received freezing rain this past weekend. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Community supper takes aim at food insecurity
Prince Albert residents can get a free healthy meal and learn about food security at an event on Nov. 19th. The fourth annual Fall Food Fair is hosted by senior nursing students from the University of...
Nov 17, 2019 University of Saskatchewan nursing students prepare supper at last year's Fall Food Fair. (Submitted/Amanda LePage)
Canada-wide fundraiser happening in Prince Albert
UPDATE: The GoodLife Fitness at South Hill Mall were at $1,415 before the event day and they raised $311.35 more on Saturday bringing them to a total of $1,726.25. They are still taking donations unti...
Nov 16, 2019 The annual Spin4Kids fundraiser is happening at the GoodLife Fitness at South Hill Mall in Prince Albert. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
Planning underway for Oasis Village at Manitou Beach
A multi-million-dollar facility is in the planning stages at Manitou Beach.Oasis Village at Manitou is a retirement living project and health center that would be located next to Manitou Springs in th...
Nov 15, 2019 Proposed Oasis Village at Manitou Beach. (submitted photo/Paul Blaser at RBM Architecture)
Local organization changes up annual fundraising event
The Canadian Cancer Society in Prince Albert is putting on an annual fundraiser with a different twist.Thursday at the Gateway Mall the organization put on a Naughty or Nice fundraiser. Charlene Berna...
Nov 14, 2019 Santa holding court at Naughty or Nice fundraiser at the Gateway Mall Thursday afternoon. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Ketamine clinic re-opens at Victoria Hospital
After a month of uncertainty, patients of the late Dr. Hussain's ketamine clinic are being allowed to continue receiving transfusions of the drug, while the Victoria Hospital pushes the province to fo...
Nov 13, 2019 The Prince Albert Victoria Hospital (file photo/paNOW staff)
WCB changes now official
Prince Albert's Fire Department is applauding a decision by the Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board."It's great news," Fire Chief Kris Olsen said.Starting this week the board will be providing pre...
Nov 13, 2019 The Nederman system, left, hooks up to the exhaust of the fire truck to filter out harmful gas. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
