Tag Archives: Health

'Be anxious for nothing': how a son's grief became comfort for cancer patients in North Battleford
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...
Jan 21, 2026

NEOSS looks to stem the tide of abuse with Caring Dads program
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...
Jan 21, 2026

SHA offers online lab appointment booking for Nipawin, Melfort, and Tisdale
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...
Jan 21, 2026

Tobacco company taking Ottawa to court over fee that got unanimous House support
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...
Jan 21, 2026

Improved addictions treatment and training needed at Pine Grove: Inquest's findings
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...
Jan 21, 2026

Inquest hears correctional officers could benefit from opioid withdrawal training
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...
Jan 20, 2026

James Smith Cree Nation looks to build strength and healing with new wellness, treatment centre
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...
Jan 20, 2026

Marguerite Riel Centre's outreach program resumes
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...
Jan 20, 2026

Ex-federal minister Jody Wilson-Raybould starting treatment for breast cancer
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...
Jan 19, 2026

Government of Saskatchewan issues RFP for long-term care home in Watson
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...
Jan 19, 2026