Tag Archives: Health
Co-ordinator believes Roots of Hope expansion will help prevent suicide
Cathy Wheaton, the Roots of Hope co-ordinator in La Ronge, believes the program's expansion to North Battleford and Prince Albert will benefit those communities. "It's great because it is really hard ...
Sep 10, 2024
Donation to improve critical care, provide cultural components at Children's Hospital
A donation from the Dakota Dunes Community Development Corp. plans to ensure items like moss bags and smudging are available at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital as well as modern critical care equ...
Sep 10, 2024
SHA investigating death at Prince Albert detox
A person who was placed in patient care for observation at the Brief and Social Detox Centre in Prince Albert, was later found deceased.The confirmation from the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) co...
Sep 10, 2024
Mother and daughter painting donated to Rose Garden Hospice
Some new roses will adorn the walls of the Rose Garden Hospice thanks to a Prince Albert mother and daughter team of artists. Wilna and Tia Furstenberg were commissioned to paint a scene of pink roses...
Sep 10, 2024
Operations suspended at Prince Albert youth treatment centre
The parking lot at the Valley Hill Youth Treatment Centre in Prince Albert is empty and a letter posted on the front door confirms operations have been temporarily suspended.The letter was typed by Me...
Sep 06, 2024
Two rabid bats found northeast of Prince Albert
Routine testing on bats came up positive on two bats in the rural area northeast of Prince Albert recently. Dr. Peter Surkan of Park Range Veterinary Services said that it is not that unusual to find ...
Sep 05, 2024
You aren't dreaming: Wasps more aggressive now than ever
You may have noticed over the course of the last few weeks that wasps have a larger presence in your yard or at the park, and it's a trend that's being noticed across the Prairies. Right now, wasps ar...
Sep 05, 2024
Members of James Smith community to gather, reflect with powwow event
It is a somber anniversary for the people of James Smith Cree Nation, and the community plans to gather to reflect with a powwow event this Friday. Mike Marion, the Health Director at JSCN said the co...
Sep 04, 2024
Overdose and addiction awareness: Daniel's story
August 31 was Overdose Awareness Day - an international campaign to prevent toxic drug poisonings, and remember, without stigma, those who have suffered from addiction and those who have died.paNOW's ...
Sep 02, 2024
Overdose and addictions awareness: Richard Lea's story
August 31 was Overdose Awareness Day - an international campaign to prevent toxic drug poisonings, and remember, without stigma, those who have suffered from addiction and those who have died.paNOW's ...
Sep 01, 2024
