Tag Archives: Health
Make it flow: Makwa water operator nominated for national award; inspires the next generation
The water looked weird to Melanie Kytwayhat. About six years ago, she was about to give her baby, then a toddler, a bath but her community of Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation was under a boil water advi...
Aug 16, 2024
Three new beds added to treatment space in Pinehouse
An additional three beds have been added to the 12 already available at the Muskwa Lake Wellness Camp in Pinehouse. Winterization and building is done on the new cabins, according to a news release fr...
Aug 16, 2024
Saskatchewan saw first-ever case of H3N2v swine flu in July
It's a disease so rare, there have only been four recorded cases in Canada since 2005. One of those cases was detected in Saskatchewan last month. According to the province's latest Community Respirat...
Aug 16, 2024
Saskatchewan saw first-ever case of H3N2v swine flu in July
It's a disease so rare, there have only been four recorded cases in Canada since 2005.One of those cases was detected in Saskatchewan last month. According to the province's latest Community Respirato...
Aug 16, 2024
New Addiction Treatment Centre opens in North Battleford
The City of North Battleford and the Provincial Government are celebrating the opening of a new Addiction Treatment Centre. Dignitaries including Mental Health and Addictions Minister Tim McLeod, Sask...
Aug 16, 2024
Mpox strain spreading in African countries could arrive in Canada, doctors say
The type of mpox spreading rapidly through several African countries could arrive in Canada, where that strain hasn't appeared before, Canadian experts say. The detection of clade I mpox in Sweden in ...
Aug 16, 2024
NCHCF donates furniture for Parkland Place residents
The North Central Health Care Foundation (NCHCF) has helped make people's rooms at Parkland Place a little homier. The foundation was able to use over $21,000 in donations to help purchase items for P...
Aug 15, 2024
Battleford’s Union Hospital faces temporary Intensive Service disruption
Saskatchewan Health Authority issued a notice of intensive service disruption at Battleford's Union Hospital on Aug. 15 due to unexpected physician unavailability. According to the Authority, Battledo...
Aug 15, 2024
Alberta Premier Smith says legislation on school pronouns coming after September
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will introduce legislation on pronouns in schools after classes begin in September. Smith said the new policy requiring parents to consent...
Aug 15, 2024
Ride for Refuge aiming to go bigger in third installment
Although the Ride for Refuge is still a couple months away, the excitement for the event is continuing to grow. The 3rd annual fundraising event is shaping up to be the biggest they've had so far, whe...
Aug 15, 2024