Health

P.A. Catholic schools taking precautions against Coronavirus

There are no reported cases of novel Coronavirus in this province but the Prince Albert Catholic School Division is taking steps to protect students and staff.Director of Education Lorel Trumier updat...

Mar 10, 2020 (File photo) Director of Education Lorel Trumier,right, updated the board of education Monday evening.(Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Northern Sask. communities prepared for coronavirus

The risk for a case of coronavirus in Northern Saskatchewan First Nation communities is low but is not zero, according to the Medical Health Officer for the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NIT...

Mar 09, 2020

Northern Sask. communities prepared for coronavirus

The risk for a case of coronavirus in Northern Saskatchewan First Nation communities is low but is not zero, according to the Medical Health Officer for the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NIT...

Mar 09, 2020 (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

City and town work together on COVID-19 preparedness plan

Local municipalities are working together to make a plan in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak in Saskatchewan.There continue to be no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province and the risk to Canadia...

Mar 09, 2020 The City of North Battleford and Town of Battleford are working together on COVID-19 preparedness plan (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Swinging with the Stars raises over $100,000 for Hopes Home

It sure was swinging at a packed Plaza 88 as the dancing stars glittered across the stage as they wowed the crowd and the judges.Swinging with the Stars in Prince Albert Saturday night brought out the...

Mar 08, 2020 Dr. Ayaz Ramji and Bold Dance Productions Co-Owner Kim Schick perform their routine at Swinging with the Stars. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

Canada funds development of COVID-19 'lab-in-a-box'

OTTAWA - Canadian researchers are developing a "lab-in-a-box" that could make it cheaper and faster to diagnose cases of the novel coronavirus, particularly in remote areas of the world.The project re...

Mar 07, 2020

Canada funds development of COVID-19 'lab-in-a-box'

OTTAWA - Canadian researchers are developing a "lab-in-a-box" that could make it cheaper and faster to diagnose cases of the novel coronavirus, particularly in remote areas of the world.The project re...

Mar 07, 2020

Three inspiring women honoured in 2020 Art of Courage wall installation

Three inspiring women who are dedicated community supporters are recognized in the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's new 2020 Art of Courage wall installation are Pat Gotto, RCMP officer M...

Mar 07, 2020 Left to right, Kevin Steinborn and his wife Laura (on behalf of their daughter honouree Matéa Steinborn, an RCMP officer), with honourees Pat Gotto and Senator Jenny Spyglass, along with Leanne Ducommun and Mike Nord (both of sponsor Discovery Co-op Ltd.) shown at the 2020 Art of Courage wall installation at the Battlefords Union Hospital. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Coronavirus may force government to ditch balanced-budget plan: Kenney

EDMONTON - Premier Jason Kenney says the novel cornonavirus outbreak is hammering Alberta's economy and may force his government to abandon its core election promise to balance the books by 2023....

Mar 06, 2020

An expanded future for Victoria Hospital

Reaction has been widespread from Prince Albert and the surrounding area following Premier Scott Moe's announcement of a new expansion for the Victoria Hospital Friday morning.The improved and enlarge...

Mar 06, 2020 PAGC Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, left, premier Scott Moe, Mayor Greg Dionne and P.A. Carlton MLA Joe Hargrave stand with a rendering of the new $300 million building. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)