Health

Study examines residents perception of dogs in tri-communities

Residents of the tri-communities have volunteered to participate in a University of Saskatchewan study about the perception of dogs in the area. The study is part of the La Ronge Regional Animal Resea...

Jun 04, 2019 Dog are the focus of a study by the La Ronge Regional Animal Research Circle. (submitted photo/Genevieve Candelora)

P.A. high school students work to create alcohol free spaces

A school project developed at Wesmor Community High School in Prince Albert is educating people about the dangers associated with alcohol abuse, and providing a safe place for people to turn to who ne...

Jun 04, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

MMIW inquiry report represents "good first step," according to families with lost loved ones

The twin sister of a woman who was murdered in Prince Albert four years ago, says the final report from the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIW) Inquiry represents a step in the righ...

Jun 03, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Exercise key to seniors' health

A little exercise can go a long way.A Prince Albert doctor thinks that staying active in the latter part of your life can improve health outcomes.Dr. John Fryters with the Prince Albert Seniors Advoca...

May 31, 2019 Dr. John Fryters is encouraging seniors to get active to prevent frailty. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Nipawin wearing EBS shirts to support mental health awareness

Residents or visitors in the Town of Nipawin today may see a few matching T-shirts.May 31 is the day the Empower Believe Strengthen (EBS) Mental Health Initiative Program encourages Nipawin residents ...

May 31, 2019 Susan Nickel and Josie FitzPatrick (second and far right) wearing EBS shirts to support mental health awareness in Nipawin. (submitted photo/Josie FitzPatrick)

Health authority recognizes youth volunteers

Youth volunteers contributed 6,779 hours of service at the Victoria Hospital, Herb Bassett Home and Pineview Terrace this school year. The significant involvement was recognized Wednesday by the Saska...

May 31, 2019 The Saskatchewan Health Authority recognized these youth volunteers and others at an event Wednesday. (submitted photo/SHA)

P.A. victim services appreciate national week

In times of pain, grief, and fear Victim Services steps up to help those affected by crime. This week is a commemoration of the staff members who help victims - an event set up by the Justice Canada P...

May 30, 2019 Alison Elsner, left, with Carol Wittal. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Barbecue fire prompts safety tips from P.A fire department

An out of control grill on the 900 block of Second Street East was the subject of an evening callout by the Prince Albert Fire Department around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.Luckily the owner of the barbecue e...

May 30, 2019 Regular maintenance on your barbecue can help prevent grease flare ups. (File Photo/Alexei Novikov Dreamstime.com)

Tri-community residents invited to suicide prevention workshop

Roots of Hope coordinator Cathy Wheaton is inviting the public to a safeTALK workshop Thursday at the Kikinahk Friendship Centre.The workshop is aimed at educating the public on the warning signs of s...

May 29, 2019 Cathy Wheaton is leading the safeTALK training. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Sunny day hampered by smoke

With a projected high of 29 C and sunny skies, it's almost perfect weather Wednesday, but for the tinge of smoke in the air. The culprit is forest fires in northern Alberta."The satellite shows the sm...

May 29, 2019 People on the prairies will have to put up with a little smoke for the next day or so.(paNOW Staff/ Ronald Quaroni)