Tag Archives: Health
James Smith Cree Nation acknowledges those who helped after mass stabbings in 2022
Those who helped during last year's mass stabbing on the James Smith Cree Nation were officially thanked by the entire community On Monday, Aug. 21.The public thank you directed to everyone who assist...
Aug 21, 2023
Tisdale hosts stem cell drive for Kelvington teen
The Tisdale RecPlex lobby was the spot to try and help Archer Franklin Friday evening.His aunt and uncle, Lesley and Regan Martens, hosted a stem cell drive looking for potential matches for him.Frank...
Aug 19, 2023
Ottawa 'shouldn't walk around with a stick' to enforce health deals: Holland
OTTAWA - Newly appointed Health Minister Mark Holland says he doesn't want to go waving a stick around as he negotiates the final details of a health accord with provinces and territories, and it'll l...
Aug 18, 2023
Shortage of diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic expected in Canada: manufacturer
A shortage of diabetes drug Ozempic that is used off-label for weight loss is expected in Canada, manufacturer Novo Nordisk and Health Canada said on Friday. "We are experiencing a temporary supply di...
Aug 18, 2023
Shortage of diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic expected in Canada: manufacturer
A shortage of diabetes drug Ozempic that is used off-label for weight loss is expected in Canada, manufacturer Novo Nordisk and Health Canada said on Friday. "We are experiencing a temporary supply di...
Aug 18, 2023
A&W hosting 15th Burgers to Beat MS Day
For the 15th time since 2008, A&W's across Canada are supporting those with Multiple Sclerosis.A&W has once again partnered with the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada to bring Burgers to Be...
Aug 17, 2023
Swim lessons popular among tri-community youth
There are more than 60 participants in the Lifesaving Society's Swim for Life program occurring at the downtown beach in La Ronge this week. "The swim lessons are run Monday to Friday," said community...
Aug 17, 2023
Veterinary outreach in northern Sask. to expand thanks to $400K PetSmart grant
A $405,000 PetSmart Charities of Canada will allow the University of Saskatchewan (USask) veterinary outreach program to run a three-year pilot project in northern Saskatchewan. That's according to Dr...
Aug 16, 2023
Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, one year on: 'It's restoring the American dream'
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden rattled off an impressive list of economic wins Wednesday to mark one full year of "transformative" climate spending that's better known among critics in Canada and ov...
Aug 16, 2023
China leaves Canada off list of countries approved for group tours
OTTAWA - Canadians are missing out on major tourism revenue from Chinese visitors as Beijing leaves Canada off its list of approved travel destinations - a move that it is linking directly to Ottawa's...
Aug 16, 2023