Tag Archives: Health
City gets at big bonus in permit fees for hospital
An unbudgeted minimum $7 million surplus is heading the City of Prince Albert's way after some digging by the development department showed the province must get development and building permits for t...
Jul 10, 2024
MLCN going on a week without running water
Members of Montreal Lake Cree Nation, who live on reserve, are on day six of no running water.This of course has obvious implications for taking showers or baths, or doing laundry. According to a writ...
Jul 02, 2024
Design plans unveiled for new Ronald McDonald House in Prince Albert
A spacious 12-room Ronald McDonald House (RMH) in Prince Albert will include a large kitchen area, rooms for gaming and fitness, and when families need some fresh air, they can tour the various walkin...
Jun 28, 2024
Summit Run goes the distance for Ronald McDonald House
One of Prince Albert's longest running events, is once again finding its stride.The 17th annual Summit Run was held Saturday morning and attracted participants from all over the province. The event wh...
Jun 17, 2024
Canadian diabetics first in world to access weekly insulin injections
Many people with diabetes in Canada will soon be able to take insulin once a week instead of once a day.Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says Awiqli is the first once-a-week basal insulin injection in the wo...
Jun 17, 2024
Victoria Hospital Charity Golf Classic raises funds for vital healthcare services
The 13th Annual Victoria Hospital Charity Golf Classic, held on Friday at Emma Lake Golf Course, raised $74,333.The goal of the event is to raise funds for life-saving equipment and essential services...
Jun 16, 2024
Cumberland House woman part of hit TV series "Alone"
A woman who was raised on the trapline in northeast Saskatchewan, and who works as a tour operator, has been offered a great opportunity to represent not only her family and community, but also her cu...
Jun 11, 2024
'It's a beautiful feeling': Quadruplets at home after several months in hospital
After about three months in Saskatoon's Jim Pattison Children's Hospital, the leap day quadruplets are all finally at home. "The first baby (Aleah) came home about two weeks ago," said their mother Sa...
Jun 11, 2024
Northern communities hiring more nurse practitioners
Communities in rural and remote Saskatchewan areas like the Battlefords and Meadow Lake will soon have additional medical staff serving clinics and hospitals. In a press release, the Saskatchewan gove...
Jun 10, 2024
'This is an epidemic across the country': Overdose awareness walk headed to Regina
Noting the number of personal friends and family members she knows who are addicted to drugs, Erica Hennie became emotional when she explained how their usage affects her, causing feelings of stress, ...
Jun 10, 2024
