Tag Archives: Health
Latest COVID update: 411 new cases, 476 recoveries, three deaths
The latest COVID update was a bit of a mixed bag.In its daily update Saturday, the province reported that the active case total had dropped to 4,297.There were 411 new cases and 476 recoveries, along ...
Oct 16, 2021
AHA says no further tuberculosis cases identified since outbreak declared in communities
The Athabasca Health Authority (AHA) has reported no additional cases of tuberculosis since the outbreak was declared in Fond Du Lac and Black Lake a week ago.On Oct. 8 the outbreak was announced and ...
Oct 16, 2021
Alberta's referendum should not focus on daylight time, psychologists say
EDMONTON - Ditching the practice of switching the time twice a year may seem like a no-brainer to some, but Alberta psychologists warn that the result of a provincial referendum could have unexpected ...
Oct 16, 2021
Local businesses step up to fix Liberty Swing
Families with members facing mobility challenges will again be able to use The Liberty Swing in North Battleford now that it has been repaired, after being damaged by vandals earlier in September. Bat...
Oct 15, 2021
COVID-19 cases up in tri-communities, more residents accepting vaccine
The number of active COVID-19 cases in the tri-communities continues to grow.As of Oct. 14, there were 67 active cases with 40 being on-reserve, and 27 in Air Ronge and La Ronge combined. One month ag...
Oct 15, 2021
No return date yet for wildfire evacuees from Shoal Lake & Red Earth
Evacuees from Red Earth Cree Nation and Shoal Lake Cree Nation will be away from their homes for a little while longer.Hundreds of members have been staying in Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Nipawin, and o...
Oct 15, 2021
COVID boosters coming for those 65+, rapid tests to be distributed next week
A third COVID-19 shot in the arm will soon be available for those 65 and older in Saskatchewan, according to chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab.During a news conference Friday, Shahab expla...
Oct 15, 2021
Testing shows high concentrations of fuel in tank at Iqaluit's water treatment plant
IQALUIT - The City of Iqaluit says testing shows a high concentration of fuel in a tank that supplies water to the Nunavut capital, but long-term health effects are not a concern. Officials at a news ...
Oct 15, 2021
Yukon announces mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for a wide range of workers
WHITEHORSE - A wide range of workers in Yukon will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to help slow the spread of the Delta variant, says Premier Sandy Silver. He said Friday that all gover...
Oct 15, 2021
P.A. pharmacist donates $24K to Victoria Hospital
Prince Albert's Victoria Hospital has 13 new wheelchairs thanks to the generosity of a local pharmacist.Rizwan Ali and his wife donated over $24,000. He's lived and worked in the city for nearly 12 ye...
Oct 15, 2021