Tag Archives: Health
CJHL announces mandatory neck guard policy
The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced on Friday that it will require its players to wear mandatory neck guards going forward.The move comes after former NHLer Adam Johnson passed away aft...
Nov 03, 2023
'We don't want another tragedy': P.A. Raiders agree with new rule making neck protection mandatory
The Prince Albert Raiders are throwing their support behind the Western Hockey League's (WHL) new rule making neck protection mandatory.The league announced the new measure earlier this week after for...
Nov 03, 2023
P.A high school marks first stop for provincial shipment of feminine hygiene products
Over three million menstrual products will soon be handed out across the province.Laura Ross, Saskatchewan's Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, was in Prince Albert on Monday where she anno...
Oct 23, 2023
P.A. man stabbed twice in the head looking to inspire others with his own recovery
It's been just over three years since Ryan John was attacked. Two stab wounds to the head should have killed the 24-year-old Prince Albert man. Instead, it has helped him become more grateful and lead...
Oct 20, 2023
Second Purple Thursday delivers 60 bags to P.A. women’s shelter
This is the second year that members of the Prince Albert and Shellbrook Royal Purple Lodges marked Purple Thursday with donations to help meet the needs of people fleeing violent relationships. Karen...
Oct 20, 2023
'It will help': Provincial funding bolsters mental health supports in Prince Albert
More mental health resources are coming to Prince Albert after the province announced $3.2 million in annual funding through Family Services Saskatchewan. The province announced Wednesday that $1.7 mi...
Oct 18, 2023
Recognizing the importance of end-of-life care during World Hospice Day
Staff and guests at Prince Albert's only hospice are marking World Hospice and Palliative Care Day as they reflect on the journey it took for them to get here.World Hospice Day is on Oct. 15 this year...
Oct 14, 2023
Victoria Hospital Foundation rebrands to Boreal Healthcare Foundation
It's the dawn of a new era for health care in northern Saskatchewan as the Victoria Hospital Foundation in Prince Albert has rebranded to the Boreal Healthcare Foundation.The organization announced th...
Oct 11, 2023
New report reveals reasons behind vaccine fatigue in Saskatchewan
As flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines roll out across the province this week, it seems many are hesitant to get their shots.According to data from a survey conducted by Abacus Data and the Canadian Pharmaci...
Oct 10, 2023
Thanksgiving pow wow brings families together, says dancers
The booming and mesmerizing sound of drum beats is echoing throughout Prince Albert's Art Hauser Centre this weekend.After a five-year hiatus, the Northern Lights Casino's Thanksgiving pow-wow has ret...
Oct 07, 2023
