Tag Archives: Health
Fatigue, burnout hit spiritual leaders on the front lines of faith during pandemic
On Christmas Eve 2020, Rev. John Lemire got ready for work: two funerals and three masses. The Catholic priest in Timmins, Ont., felt "somewhat exhausted" after presiding at back-to-back funeral servi...
Sep 11, 2022
New addition to Duck Lake care home upgrades visitor experience
A new addition to a long-term care home in Duck Lake is helping bring families back together.The sunroom at Goodwill Manor provides a safe and comfortable place for visits, cultural ceremonies, and ev...
Sep 10, 2022
Special guest to highlight mental health awareness day in Humboldt
The City of Humboldt is hosting a free mental health awareness event on Monday, September 12.Their guest speaker for this event is Brent Worrall, author and mental health advocate. Worrall was a profe...
Sep 10, 2022
'They need help, resources and a lot of guidance': Mayor of La Loche speaks from experience in aftermath of tragedy
The mass stabbing on Sept. 4 in James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon, SK brought back a lot of emotions for the residents of La Loche in northern Saskatchewan - emotions that have taken years to repr...
Sep 09, 2022
Eligibility set to expand for bivalent vaccine in Saskatchewan
At-risk populations are to be the first people eligible to receive the Moderna bivalent vaccine in Saskatchewan.The Saskatchewan Health Authority says starting Monday, people 18 and over who live in l...
Sep 09, 2022
Health Canada approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids six months to four years old
OTTAWA - Health Canada approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine today for use in children between six months and four years old. The federal department says after a thorough and independent scientific revie...
Sep 09, 2022
Meadow Lake Hospital offering full obstetrical services again
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) announced Meadow Lake Hospital is now providing full obstetrical services to patients again. The SHA said in its release it is advising residents of Meadow Lake...
Sep 08, 2022
Fashion show fundraiser to benefit Food Bank
A fall fashion show fundraiser to help the local Food Bank in the Battlefords is planned for tonight. Organizer Ronda Sayers said the event is a ladies-only night, with a show, dinner, and door prizes...
Sep 08, 2022
NDP leader says party will 'force' government to move on dental care, housing
HALIFAX - Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he will use the upcoming sitting of Parliament to push the Liberals to move on dental care and housing, as laid out in the deal between the two parties....
Sep 07, 2022
Omicron vaccine available in Quebec starting Thursday, not recommended for under 30
MONTREAL - Quebec public health officials say the new COVID-19 vaccine that targets the Omicron variant will be available at vaccination centres starting Thursday at noon, but they add that the shot i...
Sep 07, 2022