Tag Archives: Health
Life saving technology; the advancement of paramedic care
Following Paramedic Service Week, paNOW spent a week with the men and women of Prince Albert's Parkland Ambulance learning about the ever-advancing technology used on a daily basis by paramedics acros...
Jun 10, 2019 The interior of an ambulance. These vehicles are filled with a variety of technology that allow paramedics across the country to save lives. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
Media provided look at proposed retreat site amidst community objections
While nothing has been finalized, including where even the drive way might be built, the media was invited Thursday to take a look at the site which could be home someday to a special retreat for firs...
Jun 07, 2019 Jeff Reeder discusses the site plans with the media. The property is located roughly 30km. west of Prince Albert in the Rural Municipality of Duck Lake. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Local social worker takes Indigenous concerns to Senate
A Prince Albert social worker is taking part in an annual initiative with the Senate of Canada.Trevor Dubois is part of a group of eight Indigenous young people who are in Ottawa, where among other op...
Jun 05, 2019 Trevor Dubois meeting with Senator Peter Harder of Ontario. (submitted photo/Senate of Canada)
P.A. high school students work to create alcohol free spaces
A school project developed at Wesmor Community High School in Prince Albert is educating people about the dangers associated with alcohol abuse, and providing a safe place for people to turn to who ne...
Jun 04, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
MMIW inquiry report represents "good first step," according to families with lost loved ones
The twin sister of a woman who was murdered in Prince Albert four years ago, says the final report from the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIW) Inquiry represents a step in the righ...
Jun 03, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Exercise key to seniors' health
A little exercise can go a long way.A Prince Albert doctor thinks that staying active in the latter part of your life can improve health outcomes.Dr. John Fryters with the Prince Albert Seniors Advoca...
May 31, 2019 Dr. John Fryters is encouraging seniors to get active to prevent frailty. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Health authority recognizes youth volunteers
Youth volunteers contributed 6,779 hours of service at the Victoria Hospital, Herb Bassett Home and Pineview Terrace this school year. The significant involvement was recognized Wednesday by the Saska...
May 31, 2019 The Saskatchewan Health Authority recognized these youth volunteers and others at an event Wednesday. (submitted photo/SHA)
P.A. victim services appreciate national week
In times of pain, grief, and fear Victim Services steps up to help those affected by crime. This week is a commemoration of the staff members who help victims - an event set up by the Justice Canada P...
May 30, 2019 Alison Elsner, left, with Carol Wittal. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Barbecue fire prompts safety tips from P.A fire department
An out of control grill on the 900 block of Second Street East was the subject of an evening callout by the Prince Albert Fire Department around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.Luckily the owner of the barbecue e...
May 30, 2019 Regular maintenance on your barbecue can help prevent grease flare ups. (File Photo/Alexei Novikov Dreamstime.com)
Sunny day hampered by smoke
With a projected high of 29 C and sunny skies, it's almost perfect weather Wednesday, but for the tinge of smoke in the air. The culprit is forest fires in northern Alberta."The satellite shows the sm...
May 29, 2019 People on the prairies will have to put up with a little smoke for the next day or so.(paNOW Staff/ Ronald Quaroni)
