Tag Archives: Health
Evacuated couple with newborn faces added stress as SPSA deals with 'backlog' of evacuees
Shannon Roberts and Cory Richie were happy to learn on Tuesday they will soon be headed home after navigating the wildfire evacuations with a newborn in tow. When Roberts travelled to Prince Albert on...
Jun 10, 2025
Firefighter hospitalized in Saskatoon after lung collapses while serving
An experienced firefighter is recovering in a Saskatoon hospital from a collapsed lung and other ailments that arose while on the line of duty in Pelican Narrows. Brady Highway, who has been a firefig...
Jun 10, 2025
Local talent, community steps up for paramedics injured in Vegas accident
As two young paramedics from Prince Albert continue to recover from significant injuries, the community continues to rally around them.A fundraising event this Thursday featuring local comedian Kelly ...
Jun 10, 2025
Third annual Fentanyl Awareness Walk proceeds to Regina
A near 400 kilometer journey has commenced for a group of people very concerned about the increasing number of overdoses and substance-related deaths occurring in Saskatchewan.The third annual Fentany...
Jun 09, 2025
Warning issued for measles exposure risk at several sites in Saskatoon
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) issued a notice warning of measles exposure risk in Saskatoon on Saturday after cases of the potentially deadly virus were reported in the city.This week, an in...
Jun 07, 2025
Fire claims structures in Denare Beach, evacuation order remains in place
Properties have been lost, and the evacuation order remains in effect in the Village of Denare Beach. The village issued an update on the latest from the WOLF fire that entered the community yesterday...
Jun 03, 2025
Shellbrook Relay for Life returns, raises over $10K
For the first time in nearly six years, a Relay for Life event was held in Shellbrook.Friday's fundraiser for cancer research, support, and general awareness was hosted by W.P. Sandin High School and ...
Jun 01, 2025
Creighton residents warned by Town to leave immediately
A terse warning from the Town of Creighton as wildfires plague the region. "Anyone who does not need to be here in Town needs to leave NOW," the Town of Creighton posted on their social media page. "W...
May 30, 2025
Evacuation notice in Creighton
STORY UPDATE: The Town of Creighton has issued an evacuation notice as a significant wildfire threatens the area.The Town said Highway 106 is open to leave. Take the La Ronge cut across to Highway 2, ...
May 28, 2025
Town of Nipawin issues fire ban; air quality concerns expand across Sask.
The Town of Nipawin is now under a fire ban. All open-air fires are prohibited. That includes fire pits, chimneys, and solid fuel appliances, while fireworks are also banned. (Town of Nipawin)The hot,...
May 28, 2025
