Tag Archives: Health
'The first black doctor on the Prairies': a look at Dr. Shadd during Black History Month in Canada
February is Black History Month in Canada, and one of the most fascinating local historical figures is Dr. Alfred Schmitz Shadd.The Melfort and District Museum has a large collection of information ab...
Feb 24, 2020 (submitted photo/Melfort and District Museum)
P.A. Raiders and Western University looking to promote men's health
The Prince Albert Raiders and University of Western Ontario are teaming up to help fans get healthier.The Hockey Fans In Training program is targeted towards men between the ages of 35 and 65. Brendan...
Feb 22, 2020 The P.A. Raiders are looking to help fans be healthier. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
P.A. library to host seed sharing event Sunday
Prince Albert may be encased in a layer of snow and ice, but some P.A. gardeners are already looking ahead to warmer temperatures. This weekend they'll meet to exchange seeds, plan their gardens and l...
Feb 21, 2020 Tomato plants take root in a on a home gardener's tabletop. (Ron Quaroni/paNOW Staff)
Local SPCA rescue healing well after surgery
A seven-month-old retriever dog taken into the Prince Albert SPCA's care two months ago is now recovering after a leg amputation last week. Nova was found in December out in the cold dragging her fron...
Feb 21, 2020 Nova. (Prince Albert SPCA/ Facebook)
Flight to evacuate Canadians from cruise ship 'expected' to depart Japan on Thursday
Canadians stranded on a quarantined cruise ship were told that a flight set to bring them home is "expected" to depart Tokyo Haneda Airport on Thursday amid an outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Passe...
Feb 18, 2020
Do you know the 1-10 rule?
They are walking along the almost deserted surf beach. He says, “I don’t think you should swim in this water, it’s dangerous.” As she heads into the water she looks back a...
Feb 16, 2020
P.A. woman vying for chance to be named magazine cover model
Prince Albert's Celina Epp hopes she can inspire other curvy people to step out of their comfort zones. The 44-year-old is competing for a chance to win $25,000 and appear on the cover of Inked Magazi...
Feb 14, 2020 Celina Epp. (submitted photo/Celina Epp)
P.A. and area not immune to radon issue
Saskatchewan has an issue with radon.A study published in Scientific Reports found Saskatchewan and Alberta have some of the highest reported levels of the gas in the world. The study was put together...
Feb 13, 2020 Diagram of how radon can enter a home. (Family Action Network)
Radon presents serious risk for Saskatchewan citizens
One in three homes in Saskatchewan has dangerous levels of radon, according to a Lung Association of Saskatchewan study.That number is even higher in Regina, where about 50 per cent of homes are affec...
Feb 13, 2020 Diagram of how radon can enter a home. (Family Action Network)
Food bank to run community garden
Pending final approval from city council, the P.A. Food Bank will take over operation of the city-run community garden near Ecole Holy Cross School starting April 1. Plots in the garden will still be ...
Feb 12, 2020 The food bank plans to grow staples like carrots, onions and potatoes. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
