Tag Archives: Health
Two rabid bats found northeast of Prince Albert
Routine testing on bats came up positive on two bats in the rural area northeast of Prince Albert recently. Dr. Peter Surkan of Park Range Veterinary Services said that it is not that unusual to find ...
Sep 05, 2024
Canadian Medical Association to apologize for Indigenous harm
VICTORIA - The Canadian Medical Association says it will formally apologize for the role doctors played in harming members of Canada's Indigenous communities. The group representing the country's phys...
Sep 05, 2024
'Mismatched guidance' on pulling COVID vaccines ahead of updated shots raises concern
As several provinces get rid of their existing COVID-19 vaccine supplies to make way for updated shots expected in the fall, pharmacists and some doctors say the move raises questions about gaps in va...
Sep 05, 2024
You aren't dreaming: Wasps more aggressive now than ever
You may have noticed over the course of the last few weeks that wasps have a larger presence in your yard or at the park, and it's a trend that's being noticed across the Prairies. Right now, wasps ar...
Sep 05, 2024
Members of James Smith community to gather, reflect with powwow event
It is a somber anniversary for the people of James Smith Cree Nation, and the community plans to gather to reflect with a powwow event this Friday. Mike Marion, the Health Director at JSCN said the co...
Sep 04, 2024
Canadian researchers find signs of awareness in comatose patient, study says
Researchers in London, Ont., say they were able to detect awareness in a comatose patient with a brain injury - a finding they say "opens the door" to providing better care with the hope of more accur...
Sep 04, 2024
Diet, demographics behind late-summer wasp outbreak on Prairies
EDMONTON - Audric Moses has seen a few late-summer wasp outbreaks around his Edmonton home over the past seven years, but nothing like what he saw last week. "My wife said, 'Hey, come on out here. You...
Sep 04, 2024
Melfort Hospital designated primary stroke centre
Northeast Saskatchewan is now home to a primary stroke centre, giving residents a chance at faster treatment. Melfort Hospital was designated a primary stroke centre last month, joining nine other fac...
Sep 03, 2024
Smash a pumpkin to raise funds for mental health
A local man hopes to raise awareness for mental health issues through this year's fundraising trade show. Damien Gagne spoke about his own battle with mental health, noting many others struggle with w...
Sep 03, 2024
B.C. to open 13 new First Nation primary care clinics, 10 to open this fall
WEST VANCOUVER, B.C. - British Columbia is moving ahead with 13 new First Nations primary care centres in the province, with 10 scheduled to start operating this fall. The province's First Nations Hea...
Sep 03, 2024