Tag Archives: Health
Dangerously cold snap continues across Saskatchewan
The dangerously cold weather isn't expected to ease much over the next week or so.We won't break the -20 C mark today, and wind chills in the -40 C range are anticipated overnight tonight and into tom...
Dec 10, 2019 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
Melfort heliport open house being held this weekend
An open house will be held later this week to provide more information on the construction of a helipad in Melfort.The STARS heliport public open house will start at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Ke...
Dec 09, 2019 The proposed site of the Melfort helipad, at the corner of Higgins Ave. W and West St. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
Diet plays factor in mental health, says nutritional therapist
Watching what you eat could be a big step towards better mental health, according to a nutritional therapist.Kristina Virro, a registered dietitian and therapist with Fresh Insight, told Brent Loucks ...
Dec 08, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)
Keep an eye on the ice on lakes and rivers: Melfort Ambulance
The warm temperatures of late have led to a freeze-thaw cycle across much of the province, and that has had an effect on the ice on lakes and rivers.There are plenty of winter activities on the ice, f...
Dec 07, 2019 Ice fishing on Lake Lenore (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Day of Remembrance honours all women affected by violence
It was a solemn occasion at Battlefords Interval House Friday when youth and community members gathered around a candle lit to honour all women who have been victims of violence.The vigil marked the N...
Dec 06, 2019 Left to right, Mandy Melanson (Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords), Debbie Kovalsky (Battlefords Interval House) and Erin Woytiuk (Living Sky School Division) gather for the Day of Remembrance in North Battleford Friday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
First big payout in new Sask. lottery
The opening payout in the new Touchdown for Kids Millionaire Lottery has gone to a woman in Swift Current. Christine Newton won $500,000.The lottery is a partnership between the Saskatchewan Roughride...
Dec 05, 2019 Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation along with the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation are partners in the new lottery. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Anonymous supporter makes big donation
The Rose Garden Hospice has received a generous contribution.Thursday afternoon at the organization's offices in the Gateway Mall an anonymous donor made a $50,000 donation to help make the facility a...
Dec 05, 2019 Marina Mitchell, left and Ralph Boychuk, hold a cheque showing the value of the anonymous donations. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
First all-female surgical team in Melfort hospital history delivers baby girl
History was made in the Melfort hospital operating room last month.The first all-female surgical team to operate at the hospital delivered a healthy baby girl on Nov. 10. Dr. Erin Beresh was the surge...
Dec 05, 2019 The first all-female surgical team at the Melfort hospital. (Facebook/Saskatchewan Health Authority)
Pinehouse Photography Club launches podcast to preserve culture and heritage
A weekly podcast developed by the Pinehouse Photography Club has become a way to preserve culture and language for future generations. "We're trying to connect the youth more with their heritage and c...
Dec 05, 2019 Sixteen-year-old Louis Iron interviews Elder Patsy Natomagan. (Submitted photo/Dre Erwin)
Boys and Girls Club hope for success in contest to help with programming costs
With the results only weeks away, The Battlefords Boys and Girls Club (BBGC) are crossing their fingers, hoping to be the top winner in an online contest to win a donation of $125,000.All the winners ...
Dec 04, 2019 The Battlefords Boys and Girls Club are one of 10 charities in the running to win $125,000 in a contest. (File photo/paNOW Staff)