Tag Archives: Health
Longtime P.A. chiropractor prepares for retirement
A career that has spanned over five decades is coming to an end for a man who has helped give back to his community in more ways than one.On Thursday, Reg Martsinkiw will leave for his office at Victo...
Aug 22, 2019 Reg Martsinkiw. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Community will need to raise millions of dollars for new hospital equipment
The Victoria Hospital Foundation (VHF) says there's little the public can do at the moment to prepare for the millions of dollars that will be needed to equip and furnish a new hospital in Prince Albe...
Aug 20, 2019 The community will need to raise millions of dollars for equipment and furnishings once the go ahead is given for the new hospital in Prince Albert. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Health Canada approves Saskatoon safe consumption site, first-ever in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's first-ever safe consumption site for drug users is officially coming to Saskatoon.Health Canada's website indicates AIDS Saskatoon has been approved to run a supervised consumption site...
Aug 20, 2019 The new safe consumption site is coming to Saskatoon, at the site of the old 'Pleasant Hill Bakery' on 20th Street. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Former administrator elected urban councilor
The newly elected urban councilor for Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) says she is anxious to get to work.The unofficial results from Thursday's byelection show Clarisse Lecoq received 400 votes, j...
Aug 16, 2019 (Submitted photo/ Clarisse Lecoq)
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)
