Tag Archives: Health
Hall Lake evacuees find refuge in Prince Albert
A partial evacuation of Hall Lake, which began Tuesday afternoon, has resulted in 233 residents leaving for Prince Albert. "We did have a concern with the fire yesterday. We had a crossover with the h...
May 17, 2023
New automated gate being constructed at P.A. airport for ambulances
The city of Prince Albert is putting an automated gate at the airport to allow paramedics easier access to the runway. P.A.'s council met on Monday where they approved increasing the project's budget ...
May 17, 2023
Former senior judges to have last word on disclosure of sensitive laboratory records
OTTAWA - Three former senior judges will have the final say on the public disclosure of documents related to the firing of two scientists from Canada's highest-security laboratory. The Liberal governm...
May 17, 2023
Hundreds join LLRIB Wellness Challenge
There are more than 500 people participating in the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Wellness Challenge. The challenge, which began May 8 and ends June 4, is being run online by Divergent Wellness own...
May 16, 2023
Tuberculosis outbreak declared in third Nunavut hamlet
NAUJAAT, Nunavut - Nunavut's Department of Health has declared a tuberculosis outbreak in a third community. The department says there are six cases of active tuberculosis and 10 cases of latent tuber...
May 16, 2023
Quebec avian flu cases higher than expected as bird deaths near 1 million: expert
MONTREAL - Poultry farmers in Quebec are grappling with a series of outbreaks of deadly avian flu, as the number of birds that have died or been euthanized due to the disease since early last year nea...
May 14, 2023
‘On Air for Healthcare’ radiothon a huge success
It's a wrap! The eighth annual Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's 'On Air for Healthcare' radiothon fundraiser has finished with a total of $443,219 donated for this year's campaign. CJNB, ...
May 12, 2023
A great day for giving for the ‘On Air for Healthcare’ radiothon
UPDATE: As of 3 p.m., the fundraising total for 'On Air for Healthcare' is $145,451. To donate, drop by the Battlefords Union Hospital lobby today, call 306-446-6652, click here to donate online, or t...
May 12, 2023
BC Hydro predicting record-breaking power usage as heat descends on the province
BC Hydro is expecting potentially record-breaking demand on the power system as British Columbia and Alberta enter what's forecast to be a blistering heat wave. The company said if Monday's forecast h...
May 12, 2023
Special day for giving for the 'On Air for Healthcare' radiothon
To donate, drop by the Battlefords Union Hospital lobby today, call 306-446-6652, click here to donate online, or text "Donate" to 306-805-1829 and follow the link.Don't forget to give!It's time for t...
May 12, 2023