Tag Archives: Health
Homeless shelter sees high numbers as weather turns brisk
With the cooler weather settling in this fall, that is resulting in an increased need for the local emergency shelter, operated by Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC). Called "Miwasin Kikinaw...
Oct 20, 2022
Cold weather shelter to re-open in Prince Albert
Concerns related to Prince Albert's homeless community and where they will go when temperatures drop below freezing have been alleviated for at least the short term.Donna Brooks, CEO of Prince Albert'...
Oct 20, 2022
Best ways to prevent CO leaks as the weather gets colder
As the weather gets colder the more likely it is people will be starting up their furnaces.The Prince Albert Fire Department is once again sharing tips to help residents prevent any situations involvi...
Oct 20, 2022
Proposed dental benefit for children would cost $703M: Parliamentary budget officer
OTTAWA - Parliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux says Ottawa's proposed dental benefit for children under the age of 12 would cost $703 million over the next three fiscal years. Giroux released the c...
Oct 20, 2022
'I'm really interested': residents share thoughts on proposed rural water treatment plant
Residents in rural communities around Prince Albert got the chance to share their thoughts on the proposed regional water treatment plant.Prince Albert Rural Water Utility (PARWU) held two open houses...
Oct 20, 2022
After summer of memes, voters yearn for substance in Pennsylvania race for US Senate
LATROBE, Pa. - Barbara Griffin all but rolls her eyes when asked who she wants to represent Pennsylvania in the United States Senate. Her dog Romeo tugs on his leash as Griffin considers her options: ...
Oct 18, 2022
PHAC eyeing COVID-19 variant evolution as fall resurgence looms
OTTAWA - The national public health agency is preparing for "worst-case scenario" COVID-19 variants that can evade immunity, Canada's top doctor told members of Parliament Tuesday, as early signs poin...
Oct 18, 2022
Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation helping create urgent care centre in Saskatoon
Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, located northwest of Prince Albert, is helping create a new urgent care centre in Saskatoon.The province and Ahtahkakoop Cree Developments (ACD), a business investment and dev...
Oct 18, 2022
NDP leadership hopeful Appadurai shakes up race in B.C., but faces disqualification
VICTORIA - Anjali Appadurai says she knows she's upset the New Democratic Party establishment, but that shouldn't keep her out of the race for the party leadership. The former federal NDP candidate en...
Oct 17, 2022
Students perform $84,000 in free dental work for northern residents
Saskatchewan Polytechnic and University of Regina students helped bring smiles to the faces of people in La Loche, Clearwater River Dene Nation and Buffalo Narrows last week. During the Northern Healt...
Oct 17, 2022