Health

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)

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)

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

Health Guidance event featured in Melfort on Saturday

A local doctor is hosting an information session in Melfort Saturday.Dr. Tamzyn Levendall's Health Guidance event is being held at the Melfort Historic Post Office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The first sess...

Mar 06, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford issues addressed in legislature

A number of issues with the Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford (SHNB) were addressed during question period at the legislature this week. And the opposition New Democrats are set to address the me...

Mar 06, 2020 Issues continue to plague Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford, like the water supply. (supplied photo/Doyle Fox)

Province commits plus $300M for Prince Albert's Victoria Hospital expansion

It has been a key wish list item for a very long time for Prince Albert, and now the provincial government has given a clear indication of the scope and the price tag for a new hospital for the city a...

Mar 06, 2020

Province commits plus $300M for Prince Albert's Victoria Hospital expansion

It has been a key wish list item for a very long time for Prince Albert, and now the provincial government has given a clear indication of the scope and the price tag for a new hospital building for t...

Mar 06, 2020 A concept rendering of Prince Albert's proposed $300 million hospital expansion. (Government of Saskatchewan)

Extreme School Makeover Challenge addresses a growing need for student nutrition

The Northwest District School Board is inviting school staff and students to get involved in the Mosaic Extreme School Makeover Challenge. The challenge is a contest which encourages grassroots initia...

Mar 05, 2020 (Submitted photo/Northwest District School Board)