Health

P.A. seniors hear from provincial minister

Prince Albert learned there will be more funding directed to health care in the province's latest budget after attending a gala event featuring the provincial minister responsible for representing the...

Mar 05, 2020 Minister responsible for seniors Warren Kaeding spoke to seniors in Prince Albert Thursday afternoon at Plaza 88. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

$200 million for new P.A. hospital

The provincial government has confirmed the tender for advisory services for a new hospital in Prince Albert that will cost more than $200 million. Health Minister Jim Reiter said as much to reporters...

Andrew Snook Mar 05, 2020 (file photo/paNOW)

Men's Support Group starting in Tisdale

A Men's Support Group has started in Tisdale, and their first meeting is tonight.Ron Browning, one of the organizers of the support group, said the idea spurred from an increase in mental health issue...

Mar 05, 2020 The Men's Support Group in Tisdale will meet at The Sweet Cup in Tisdale. (Facebook/The Sweet Cup Tisdale)

Plus $200 million for new P.A. hospital

The provincial government has confirmed the tender for advisory services for a new hospital in Prince Albert that will cost more than $200 million.Health Minister Jim Reiter said as much to reporters ...

Mar 04, 2020 (file photo/paNOW)

Accessing free condoms in Meadow Lake 'challenging' amidst syphilis outbreak

A syphilis outbreak declared in May 2019 seems to be persisting, according to health experts.Dr. Mandiangu Nsungu, Medical Health Officer, with Saskatchewan Health Authority told meadowlakeNOW the pro...

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Melfort offering numerous activities as part of Saskatchewan in motion challenge

The 2020 Go Out and Play Challenge continues this week around the province with numerous activities available in Melfort.Residents are encouraged to get out and get active and log minutes online with ...

Mar 04, 2020 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)

PM creates COVID-19 cabinet committee to deal with novel coronavirus

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has created a new cabinet committee to deal with the novel coronavirus outbreak, which began in China but now has spread around the world. The COVID-19 cabinet c...

Mar 04, 2020

NCHCF presents progressive 50/50 cheque to lottery winner

Representatives from the North Central Health Care Foundation presented Lane Fedoruk of Melfort with a $12,585 cheque on Tuesday, March 3 after he won its progressive 50/50 lottery.The lottery was use...

Mar 03, 2020 Lane Fedoruk (Left) receives a cheque for $12,585 from NCHCF Chair Peggy George and Fundraising Committee Chair Rod Gantefoer. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Travellers coming through customs at Saskatoon airport getting extra screening

If you have travelled outside of Canada in the past few weeks, you've likely noticed something a bit different at the Saskatoon airport upon your return.CJ Dushinski, the vice-president of business de...

Mar 03, 2020

Sask Royal Purple kicks off annual campaign

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month and one provincial service club is ready to step up.Monday at the P.A. Inn, the Saskatchewan Royal Purple, a province wide service club, pledged $25,000 to suppor...

Mar 03, 2020 Saskatchewan Royal Purple members pose with Glenda James and a $100,000 cheque, which represents the total raised by the service club over the last five years. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)