Tag Archives: Health

A verse from the bible helped a mother face cancer. Now, etched onto a small plaque on a chemotherapy chair in North Battleford, the same quote is quietly read by other patients beginning their own ca...

North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) is offering a new program that is designed for men looking to build healthier relationships with their children. The "Caring Dads" program begins on Ja...

Patients in three local communities will have easier access to booking lab appointments. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has announced an expansion of its Patient Booking system for lab appoin...

OTTAWA - A major tobacco company is taking the federal government to court over a new fee that would see the industry pay for Ottawa's tobacco control strategy. The tobacco cost recovery fee is set to...

After two days of testimony, and almost four hours after receiving their final instructions, the jury assigned to a coroner's inquest in Prince Albert made eight recommendations they believe will impr...

The last person to see Lynette Kakakaway alive and possibly speak to her, says better communication between correctional officers and nurses and opioid withdrawal training could help prevent similar d...

It was a moment that carried deep meaning for James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN). On Tuesday morning, shovels in the ground marked the official kick-off for the building of a new wellness and treatment ce...

Some good news for Melfort residents in need of a helping hand. The Marguerite Riel Centre in Melfort has announced that their outreach program is once again in operation. The program runs Mondays and...

Former federal justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says she will be starting treatment for breast cancer. In a post on social media, Wilson-Raybould says the treatment comes following recent surgery...

The provincial government has announced a Request for Proposal (RFP) to design, build, maintain, and operate new long-term care homes in Watson and Estevan. The new home in Watson will offer 60 long-t...