Health

Crime against young women, girls highest in northern Saskatchewan: Stats Canada

Young women and girls in northern Saskatchewan are experiencing the highest rates of violent crimes in all of Canada. That's according to recently released police-reported data from Statistics Canada,...

Jul 16, 2019 Northern Saskatchewan leads the way when it comes to violent crimes against young women and girls. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

NAR warns of possible rise in parvovirus

Northern Animal Rescue (NAR) wants the public to know about a possible rise in canine parvovirus infections in the tri-communities. "It's a really difficult situation because it's so highly contagious...

Jul 16, 2019 Puppies and unvaccinated dogs are most at risk for infection. (submitted photo/Genevieve Candelora)

Pelican Narrows going the distance to support family and friends struggling with depression

A group of youth from Pelican Narrows have embarked on a long trip to raise awareness about mental health and suicides.The group is travelling by bike to Lac Ste. Anne and hope to arrive by Sunday. Ja...

Jul 15, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Sask. researchers to study health benefits of Métis jigging

The fitness potential of traditional Mtis jigging is the subject of a new research project at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).Heather Foulds, assistant professor in the College of Kinesiology, ...

Jul 15, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

New support beds for mental health patients soon to come for Prince Albert, other cities in Sask.

Research shows stable housing combined with various levels of community support can lead to better outcomes for people with complex mental health and addictions issues. That from Executive Director of...

Jul 14, 2019

New support beds for mental health patients soon to come for North Battleford, other cities in Sask.

Research shows stable housing combined with various levels of community support can lead to better outcomes for people with complex mental health and addictions issues. That from Executive Director of...

Jul 14, 2019 Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff

Tisdale hosting blood donor clinic

The Tisdale Kinettes have partnered with Canadian Blood services to host a blood donor clinic.Being able to host a blood donor clinic is a responsibility for the Tisdale Kinettes, as committee member ...

Jul 12, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Transformed area to benefit youth struggling with mental health

Angela Morrison was just 18 years old when she lost her battle with depression last year. Now, her family and friends hope a special project in her memory will have a positive impact on other youth st...

Jul 12, 2019 Sheldon and Shannon Hirschfeld hold a grad photo of their daughter Angela Morrison who lost her battle with depression. (Teena Monteleone/paNOW Staff)

Battleford boil water advisory lifted

Update: The boil water advisory has been lifted.--Battleford has issued a boil water advisory for residents and businesses on the 200 block of 33 St. W. until further notice.Workers repaired water mai...

Jul 12, 2019 The Town of Battleford is asking people to boil their water for one of the street blocks following some water-main repair work. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Emergency workers banding together to raise money for KidSport, resilience retreat

Paramedics and firefighters are once again getting together to raise money to support community groups.The second annual Emergency Service Partners 2019 Golf Tournament is set to go Aug. 29 at Cooke M...

Jul 11, 2019 Paramedics and firefighters are asking people to tee off at Cooke Municipal Golf Course to raise money for some community groups. (file photo/paNOW Staff)