Health

A sweet way to raise money

Over the course of only two days, over $11,000 has been raised province wide through lemonade and snow cone sales.It's all part of the Make-A-Wish Saskatchewan group's Lemonade for Wishes campaign. In...

Aug 08, 2019 Rachel and Ella Glines were on hand Thursday to help judge a lemonade making battle. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Former Humboldt Bronco aims to inspire next generation

A former member of the Humboldt Broncos is sharing his story about living with type one diabetes.Kaleb Dahlgren took time Thursday to speak to kids at a Diabetes Canada camp at Christopher Lake about ...

Aug 08, 2019 Kaleb Dahlgren shares his story with kids at a Christopher Lake camp on Thursday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Premier not waivering in promise for new Prince Albert hospital

Premier Scott Moe was answering questions about a new hospital for Prince Albert, during his stopover in the city this weekThe Sask Party's annual caucus retreat was held at the Prince Albert Golf and...

Aug 08, 2019 Premier Scott Moe is joined by Prince Albert Carlton MLA Joe Hargrave outside the Prince Albert Golf and Curling Club. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

WPD paramedic agrees to resolution after taking, sharing image of patient injury

After he took and shared a picture of a patient's injury, a paramedic with North Battleford-based WPD Ambulance has signed off on a complaint resolution.In September 2017, a complaint was brought befo...

Aug 07, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Bonds with horses helping heal Wounded Warriors

Empower U Equine has hosted multiple groups of adults and children throughout its near two-year tenure outside of Nipawin, but never a group of military veterans and first responders.Shannon Dickey, J...

Aug 07, 2019 Military veterans and first responders begin their process of connecting with and leading a 1,200-pound horse. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Steph Unedited!

Something different for the summer, here are three short (< 2 minutes each) ‘Steph Unedited’ videos to share a few ideas to help you live…wait for it…Your Life, Unlimited!...

Stephanie Staples Aug 07, 2019

BUH Foundation to celebrate 25th anniversary of upcoming lottery

Tickets are now on sale for Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's $100,000 Cash Lottery.The lottery this year will help the hospital purchase a new ultrasound unit for the emergency department...

Aug 06, 2019 CJNB/CJNS morning host Grant Schutte picks the winning ticket at a prior event. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the upcoming lottery. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Respected elder and former grand chief remembered for kindness and service to community

Space may be limited to standing room only this week, when a celebration of life is held on Wednesday for Philip Morin, Prince Albert Grand Council's first grand chief.Morin passed away Aug. 1 at the ...

Aug 05, 2019 Philip Morin passed away Aug. 1 (Submitted photo/ Tina Pelletier)

Backcountry toilet focus of Barker Island fundraiser

Whitewater enthusiasts travelling to the Barker Lake area are creating an environmental mess by leaving the forest littered with human waste. The situation in the region has gotten so bad Churchill Ri...

Aug 02, 2019 Barker Island is located just outside of the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park. (submitted photo/Ric Driediger)

Temporary disruption in emergency services at Porcupine Carragana hospital

The emergency department at the Porcupine Carragana hospital will experience a temporary disruption for two days. From 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday and from noon to 8 p.m. on Tuesday , the hospital emergency...

Aug 02, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW staff)