Health

5th Annual Doctor's Gala postponed

The Victoria Hospital Foundation (VHF) has postponed the 5th Annual Mann Northway Doctor's Gala scheduled for April 18 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.A media release from the VHF said they had no choice b...

Mar 14, 2020 Dr. Lalita Malhotra and her late husband Dr. Tilak Malhotra were going to be celebrated at the annual Doctor's Gala in April. (Submitted photo/ VHF)

Saskatoon man still quarantined after coronavirus scare on cruise ship

Last week, Saskatoon's Al Stickney was a passenger on the Grand Princess cruise ship that had 21 confirmed cases of coronavirus.Currently, Stickney, his wife Heather and the 226 other Canadians who we...

Mar 14, 2020

Saskatoon man still quarantined after coronavirus scare on cruise ship

Last week, Saskatoon's Al Stickney was a passenger on the Grand Princess cruise ship that had 21 confirmed cases of coronavirus.Currently, Stickney, his wife Heather and the 226 other Canadians who we...

Mar 14, 2020 Al Stickney. (Facebook)

Saskatoon man still quarantined after coronavirus scare on cruise ship

Last week, Saskatoon's Al Stickney was a passenger on the Grand Princess cruise ship that had 21 confirmed cases of coronavirus.Currently, Stickney, his wife Heather and the 226 other Canadians who we...

Mar 14, 2020 Al Stickney. (Facebook)

Classes still in session at Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Saskatchewan Polytechnic campuses across the province including in Prince Albert are carrying on amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.Cheryl Schmitz, who serves as the institutions director of emergency opera...

Mar 14, 2020 (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Meadow Lake facilities remain open amid COVID-19 spread

The City of Meadow Lake is working on precautionary measures to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as Saskatchewan confirmed its second presumptive case.City manager, Diana Burton told meadowlake...

Mar 13, 2020 (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW)

Horizon School Division sends out memo in response to COVID-19

While schools will remain open amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, Horizon School Division (HSD) will be instituting protocols to ensure student and staff safety.Today, the division sent out a memo to staff...

Mar 13, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

P.A. Biz Awards postponed

The Samuel McLeod Business Awards have been postponed until further notice, amid growing concerns over COVID-19.The event was scheduled for April 2. In a press release Friday, the Prince Albert and Di...

Mar 13, 2020 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Sask. Rivers schools highlight hygiene practices as COVID-19 spreads

The Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) is stepping up its reminders around public health following confirmation Thursday of this province's first COVID-19 case. A second presumptive ca...

Mar 13, 2020 (file photo/CJME News Staff)

North Battleford woman self-quarantined, awaiting COVID-19 testing results

A North Battleford woman who showed early signs of COVID-19 said she and her family have been self-quarantined while she awaits results from tests taken this week. Renee Hemmerling said a friend from ...

Mar 13, 2020 Renee Hemmerling shown with her children at her home in North Battleford. (submitted photo/Renee Hemmerling)