Tag Archives: Health
P.A. set to get memorial for impaired driving victims
Mothers Against Drunk Driving's Prince Albert chapter wants the city to have a place where people can remember those who lives have been altered by impaired driving. "It's something we've been talking...
Feb 19, 2019
Hospice plans move ahead
The government of Saskatchewan is throwing financial support behind plans to build a free-standing hospice in Prince Albert. Joe Hargrave, MLA for Prince Albert Carlton, announced a commitment of $2 m...
Feb 19, 2019
More children relying on food banks to eat, according to new report
Saskatchewan has the highest proportion of children relying on food banks in the country, according to a new report from Food Banks Canada.The 2018 report found 43.5 per cent of individuals served by ...
Feb 15, 2019
'More than words': $16 million announced for wellness, healing and recovery centre
The wide-reaching impact the construction of a wellness, healing and recovery centre in the tri-communities will have in northern Saskatchewan was apparent at a special announcement today.Surrounded b...
Feb 14, 2019
What'sHappeningNOW Feb. 14, 2019
This morning, members of the Victoria Hospital Foundation's NICU for the North Campaign announced they reached their $2.2 million fundraising goal in six months. A special donation was made last week ...
Feb 14, 2019
Local doctor helps hospital foundation reach campaign goal
The sound of applause echoed through the main floor corridors of Victoria Hospital Thursday morning following the announcement that the Victoria Hospital Foundation had reached its $2.2 million goal f...
Feb 14, 2019
Is your vaporizer safe?
A recent story out of Texas in which a vaporizer exploded in a man's hand, sending shrapnel into his body and later causing his death, has a local vape expert speaking out.Jesse Huber, manager at Vita...
Feb 08, 2019
Report calls for standardized security at hospitals and medical facilities
A report into security at hospitals and medical facilities in Saskatchewan is calling for standardized safety measures across the province. A consultant review of current hospital security measures ma...
Feb 06, 2019
Seniors group welcomes SUMA resolution
Members of a Prince Albert seniors group hope a resolution passed at the Saskatchewan Association of Urban Municipalities (SUMA) convention will lead to a change in policy from the provincial governme...
Feb 05, 2019
Ensure you arrive alive during winter storm: SGI
As the snow hits the ground these next two days, it's important that you stay safe and arrive alive. With 10 to 20 centimetres of snow expected to hit the area, it's imperative drivers follow the rule...
Feb 01, 2019
