Community

Extra ICU beds for Victoria Hospital with more to come

As the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) deals with the staffing challenges of upping Intensive Care Unit capacity across the province, Prince Albert's Victoria Hospital has increased its ICU capaci...

Dec 18, 2020

SHA facing 'challenges' in finding enough ICU personnel to meet Surge Plan goals

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) announced in Thursday's press conference it may not have enough highly-trained personnel to achieve all the goals set out in its Surge Plan.One of the province'...

Dec 17, 2020

Stepping stones shelter reopens Thursday

Nearly two weeks after it closed following an outbreak of COVID-19, the YWCA's cold weather shelter reopens Thursday.Prince Albert YWCA CEO Donna Brooks told paNOW the shelter is an essential service ...

Dec 17, 2020

P.A. police officers recognized for efforts to stop impaired drivers

Two Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) officers received recognition last week for their efforts to stop impaired driving. Const. Rob Lindsay and Const. Nicholas Danyliuk received the Van de Vorst Fa...

Dec 17, 2020

Wright's Greenhouse downsizing to one location with sale of Melfort property

The Wright's Greenhouse location in Melfort has sold but will remain open in Beatty in the spring.Plants from Wright's will still be available at George Home Hardware in Melfort in the spring as well....

Dec 17, 2020

One Arrow prepares for two-week lockdown

Effective Monday, no one can enter or leave the One Arrow First Nation for a period of two weeks.The full lockdown announced by the community's Emergency Management Team is being done to lower the num...

Dec 17, 2020

Twinkle Tour winners announced, virtual tour available

As previously reported here, the 2020 Twinkle Tour, hosted by 1050 CJNB and the CIty of North Battleford, has been held with a twist this year. In an effort to limit possible gatherings, the guided to...

Dec 17, 2020

Escapism

Just before I started writing this column, I switched to YouTube and found a wonderful track by a Dutch child singer from the 1960's with the name "Heintje". This wonder boy used to sing songs which w...

Dec 17, 2020

Reaching Home Program Through Marguerite Riel Centre - Melfort

One of the programs we offer here at the Marguerite Riel Centre is, "Reaching Home".This program offers housing and employment support. Which means we can advocate for clients, address food security, ...

Dec 17, 2020

Ten truths about COVID-19

1. COVID-19 is no joke and has the potential to cripple our health-care system. If this happens, people who need life-saving care - even unrelated to COVID-19 - may not be able to access it.2. We must...

Dec 17, 2020