Tag Archives: Health
Proposed 'tourist camp' introduced to R.M. council
An initial plan for a special retreat south of Prince Albert for first responders suffering from operational stress injuries (OSI) has been scrapped, and in its place is a plan for something much diff...
Aug 15, 2019 Duane Braaten and Jack Rennie had a special announcement for the R.M. of Prince Albert council on Thursday. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Seniors advocates respond to ministerial appointment
Premier Scott Moe has named a minister responsible for seniors.Warren Kaeding, who previously served as minster of government relations will be taking on the role along with serving as the minster for...
Aug 14, 2019 Warren Kaeding, left, will be the new minister responsible for seniors along with being responsible for rural and remote healthcare. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Health authority examines anonymous whistleblower hotline options
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has put out a call for proposals to establish an anonymous tip line for reporting employees who break the rules.The provincial health agency confirmed the news ...
Aug 13, 2019 (file photo/JPBG News Staff)
A sweet way to raise money
Over the course of only two days, over $11,000 has been raised province wide through lemonade and snow cone sales.It's all part of the Make-A-Wish Saskatchewan group's Lemonade for Wishes campaign. In...
Aug 08, 2019 Rachel and Ella Glines were on hand Thursday to help judge a lemonade making battle. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Former Humboldt Bronco aims to inspire next generation
A former member of the Humboldt Broncos is sharing his story about living with type one diabetes.Kaleb Dahlgren took time Thursday to speak to kids at a Diabetes Canada camp at Christopher Lake about ...
Aug 08, 2019 Kaleb Dahlgren shares his story with kids at a Christopher Lake camp on Thursday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Premier not waivering in promise for new Prince Albert hospital
Premier Scott Moe was answering questions about a new hospital for Prince Albert, during his stopover in the city this weekThe Sask Party's annual caucus retreat was held at the Prince Albert Golf and...
Aug 08, 2019 Premier Scott Moe is joined by Prince Albert Carlton MLA Joe Hargrave outside the Prince Albert Golf and Curling Club. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Steph Unedited!
Something different for the summer, here are three short (< 2 minutes each) ‘Steph Unedited’ videos to share a few ideas to help you live…wait for it…Your Life, Unlimited!...
Aug 07, 2019
Respected elder and former grand chief remembered for kindness and service to community
Space may be limited to standing room only this week, when a celebration of life is held on Wednesday for Philip Morin, Prince Albert Grand Council's first grand chief.Morin passed away Aug. 1 at the ...
Aug 05, 2019 Philip Morin passed away Aug. 1 (Submitted photo/ Tina Pelletier)
Amidst HIV outbreak, rise in needle debris, agencies explore new efforts
North Battleford is not isolated to headwinds faced through an HIV and syphilis outbreak and a rise in the number of needles found around the city.Municipalities across the nation, and specifically We...
Jul 30, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)
NDP leader talks poverty and crime during brief stopover in Prince Albert
The creation of a poverty reduction strategy remains high on the agenda for Saskatchewan's NDP party, and leader Ryan Meili was gathering some research during a stop in Prince Albert Monday.Meili met ...
Jul 29, 2019 Provincial NDP leader Ryan Meili, along with Prince Albert Northcote MLA Nicole Rancourt and Prince Albert Carlton candidate Troy Parenteau, meet Monday with Janet Carriere, Executive Director of Prince Albert's Indian Metis Friendship Centre. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
