Health

Community supper takes aim at food insecurity

Prince Albert residents can get a free healthy meal and learn about food security at an event on Nov. 19th. The fourth annual Fall Food Fair is hosted by senior nursing students from the University of...

Nov 17, 2019 University of Saskatchewan nursing students prepare supper at last year's Fall Food Fair. (Submitted/Amanda LePage)

Canada-wide fundraiser happening in Prince Albert

UPDATE: The GoodLife Fitness at South Hill Mall were at $1,415 before the event day and they raised $311.35 more on Saturday bringing them to a total of $1,726.25. They are still taking donations unti...

Nov 16, 2019 The annual Spin4Kids fundraiser is happening at the GoodLife Fitness at South Hill Mall in Prince Albert. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

Planning underway for Oasis Village at Manitou Beach

A multi-million-dollar facility is in the planning stages at Manitou Beach.Oasis Village at Manitou is a retirement living project and health center that would be located next to Manitou Springs in th...

Nov 15, 2019 Proposed Oasis Village at Manitou Beach. (submitted photo/Paul Blaser at RBM Architecture)

Changes to city bylaws make CO detectors mandatory

Updates to Meadow Lake fire bylaws this week have made carbon monoxide detectors a necessity in all buildings that are heated by natural gas, wood, propane, oil or any other fuels. Carbon monoxide (CO...

Nov 15, 2019 ID 55165362 © Cacrov | Dreamstime.com

Test shows low traces of lead in water in Meadow Lake

The results of water quality tests this week at Meadow Lake City Hall are in.A water quality examination was conducted this week for council to gauge the potential risk to the community that have home...

Nov 15, 2019 The new water treatment plant had its official opening on May 14, 1959. (Photo: City of Meadow Lake)

Local organization changes up annual fundraising event

The Canadian Cancer Society in Prince Albert is putting on an annual fundraiser with a different twist.Thursday at the Gateway Mall the organization put on a Naughty or Nice fundraiser. Charlene Berna...

Nov 14, 2019 Santa holding court at Naughty or Nice fundraiser at the Gateway Mall Thursday afternoon. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Ketamine clinic re-opens at Victoria Hospital

After a month of uncertainty, patients of the late Dr. Hussain's ketamine clinic are being allowed to continue receiving transfusions of the drug, while the Victoria Hospital pushes the province to fo...

Nov 13, 2019 The Prince Albert Victoria Hospital (file photo/paNOW staff)

WCB changes now official

Prince Albert's Fire Department is applauding a decision by the Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board."It's great news," Fire Chief Kris Olsen said.Starting this week the board will be providing pre...

Nov 13, 2019 The Nederman system, left, hooks up to the exhaust of the fire truck to filter out harmful gas. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

Older homes may be at risk of lead contamination

Recent investigations about lead in municipal water pipes sparked a discussion about Meadow Lake's infrastructure at last night's council meeting.Jessica Walters, acting city manager, says she is conf...

Nov 13, 2019 Council plans to test City Hall's water supply for lead contamination (File photo/Nicole Reis)

Extended Hours Program begins at Scattered Site

Those without somewhere to sleep as the temperature plunges in the tri-communities can go to the Scattered Site Outreach Program in La Ronge. The organization began its Extended Hours Program at 4 p.m...

Nov 12, 2019 The Extended Hours Program at Scattered Site will be open until March 31. (Scattered Site/Facebook)