Tag Archives: Health
How to book flu and COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan residents can now book one appointment to receive this year's flu vaccine and a COVID-19 booster, which targets the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant.Starting Oct. 10, the shots will be availabl...
Oct 03, 2023
Red Pheasant implementing mandatory home visits, curfew for youth following multiple overdoses
Leadership for Red Pheasant Cree Nation is putting its foot down when it comes to drug activity in the community.This comes after seven members overdosed over a 24-hour span, although RCMP say none we...
Oct 03, 2023
Hospice donation completes circle for Pulp Mill reunion attendees
Giving extra money not used during a recent reunion of the Prince Albert Pulp Mill employees to the Rose Garden Hospice completed an emotional circle for one man.Bill Grosskleg knew Rose Daschuk, who ...
Sep 28, 2023
North Battleford vet explains why local Humane Society had to put down over 30 cats
Clarification: The cats that were diagnosed with FIP were considered to most likely have the disease. There's currently no test that can give a simple yes or no answer.Over 30 cats have had to be put ...
Sep 28, 2023
Melfort set to host mental health gathering for men
A mental health gathering is happening in Melfort for men across the northeast.Four men will be taking the stage at the Marguerite Riel Centre on Friday where they'll share their struggles and journie...
Sep 28, 2023
Battlefords Humane Society set to euthanize multiple cats to stop spread of deadly feline disease
Multiple cats at the Battlefords Humane Society are set to be put down due to a deadly disease.It was discovered that the facility had a large outbreak of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) among its...
Sep 27, 2023
Flu season fast approaching in Saskatchewan, SHA encourages getting vaccinated
People across Saskatchewan are being encouraged to get their flu shot in the coming weeks.The annual influenza season is fast approaching with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) setting up clinic...
Sep 25, 2023
Meadow Lake Mayor pleased as two new doctors set up in city
The mayor of Meadow Lake is excited that two new doctors have arrived in the community. The provincial government announced Thursday that 16 physicians opened practices in rural Saskatchewan after goi...
Sep 21, 2023
Kitten injured but recovering after being found in vehicle engine at P.A. car dealership
It was something automotive technicians at Lakeland Hyundai in Prince Albert weren't expecting to see when they started work Friday morning.While doing a routine oil change, they heard scratching and ...
Sep 16, 2023
'You are not alone': Suicide awareness walk spreads message of hope in La Ronge
A message of hope was delivered during a smudge walk for suicide awareness in La Ronge on Friday."I know a lot of people tend to feel as if they are alone in their community. That nobody knows what th...
Sep 15, 2023
