Tag Archives: Health

Drive-thru vaccine clinic available in North Battleford on Friday
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced North Battleford will be opening a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic on April 23.According to a media release, the drive-thru clinic will be at 391 Yel...
Apr 22, 2021

Mayor hopes 20 per cent vape tax might help deter users
With the new 20 per cent tax on vaping products being introduced in the province's new budget, local Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie said he hopes it will deter more people from vaping.The new Vapour Pro...
Apr 22, 2021

‘Just ask questions’: A registered nurse discusses vaccine hesitancy
Thousands of people across Saskatchewan are rolling up their sleeves for a COVID-19 vaccine every day, but not everyone is completely convinced about getting the shot.So how do public health officials...
Apr 22, 2021

Conditions apply as Saskatchewan prepares to open care homes to more visitors
Saskatchewan is loosening visitation restrictions at long-term and personal care homes.On Thursday, the provincial government announced that, starting April 29, residents of those facilities will be a...
Apr 22, 2021

Province says phase one of vaccine plan complete as of today
The Saskatchewan government has announced the completion of phase one of the provincial vaccine delivery plan as of April 22.Phase one priority vaccinations, according to the Saskatchewan government, ...
Apr 22, 2021

Canada to suspend flights from India and Pakistan for 30 days
OTTAWA - The federal government is suspending incoming passenger flights from India and Pakistan for the next month as cases of COVID-19 surge in both countries. "Effective 11:30 p.m. Eastern time ton...
Apr 22, 2021

Police encourage public not to participate in anti-mask rallies
Prince Albert's Police Chief Jon Bergen is warning future participants of rallies in the city, that breach provincial health protocols, will be subject to an investigation which could lead to charges....
Apr 22, 2021

Health Canada proposes new restrictions on talc in some personal care products
OTTAWA - Health Canada is proposing expanded restrictions on the use of talc in some cosmetic and personal cleansing products due to the possibility of lung damage and cancer risk. The new restriction...
Apr 22, 2021

Waste not, want not: Montana tribe provides COVID-19 vaccinations at border crossing
CARWAY, Alta. - A long line of cars was backed up at the Carway border crossing in southern Alberta this week as First Nations members and others took advantage of free COVID-19 vaccinations from the ...
Apr 22, 2021

COVID case at Carlton High School
Public Health officials have notified the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) about an individual(s) testing positive for COVID-19 at Carton Comprehensive Public High School. In a media...
Apr 22, 2021