Tag Archives: Health
P.A minor hockey has no plans to ban body checking
A recent move by Saskatoon and Regina minor hockey associations to ban body checking is not swaying the Prince Albert Minor Hockey Association to follow suit.PAMHA is a part of the SaskValley Hockey L...
May 22, 2019 (File Photo/ paNOW Staff)
Staying safe on the trails this summer
The temperatures have climbed and summer has come to Prince Albert and the surrounding area.With the arrival of the summer season many are getting into some seasonal activities, which includes hitting...
May 21, 2019 (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Walkers set out to raise awareness about domestic abuse
A Prince Albert man who has spent several years organizing and participating in various walks to raise awareness about domestic violence is once again putting his best foot forward.Conrad Burns and fo...
May 19, 2019 Conrad Burns set out with four others Saturday morning on his way to Saskatoon (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Sask. NDP takes gov’t to task over ER wait times
Saskatchewan's minister of health is admitting the government needs to do more when it comes to emergency room wait times, and the NDP says what is being done isn't working."Clearly it's too long, and...
May 18, 2019 Saskatchewan's Health Minister Jim Reiter admits the government hasn't met its targets when it comes to reducing wait times. (file photo/CJME)
Workshop aims to educate about diabetes
Diabetes was front and centre at an all-day workshop at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre Wednesday.Diabetes Canada hosted its 16th Annual Indigenous Gathering on Diabetes, which featured a variety ...
May 15, 2019 Chef Kirk Ermine doing his cooking session Wednesday at the P.A. Exhibition Centre (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Chamber of commerce hears from STARS
The Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce was able to learn about STARS Air Ambulance Tuesday afternoon at a lunch event.Members received the opportunity to hear from a representative from th...
May 14, 2019 (Submitted photo/STARS Air Ambulance)
What'sHappeningNOW May 13, 2019
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Reporter Brady Bateman about cannabis edibles, and the concerns groups are raising ahead of them becoming available across the country.
May 13, 2019
Pilot community paramedic program marks anniversary
Parkland Ambulance and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) are marking one year since launching the Community Paramedic Pilot Program.The initiative provides treatment to residents on location as ...
May 13, 2019 It marks one year since the community paramedic program started as a pilot in P.A. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Concerns raised over cannabis and youth
The effects of cannabis on developing minds are a major issue for the Schizophrenia Society of Canada (SSC), and in particular a looming deadline in Canada's move towards further legalization.The recr...
May 13, 2019 Edible marijuana products are displayed for sale at a Weeds Glass and Gifts medical marijuana dispensary in downtown Vancouver, B.C., on Friday, May 1, 2015. (Darryl Dyck / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
$25K cheque presented to Rose Garden Hospice Association
The group raising money for the future hospice in Prince Albert, has received a big boost.On Friday afternoon, Malcolm Jenkins, on behalf of Canadian Tire, presented representatives from the Rose Gard...
May 10, 2019 The hail and rain Friday afternoon did not dampen the mood at the site of the proposed hospice on Marquis Road. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
