Tag Archives: Health
La Ronge Elks Fair cancelled as public safety prioritized during pandemic
Thousands of northerners look forward to the La Ronge Elks Fair held every July, but this year the annual three-day event has been cancelled.The Elks Club shared the update Monday with residents with ...
May 11, 2020
BUH Foundation to host virtual golf tournament
The Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation will be hosting their annual Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament (WPMGT) with a twist this year: The event will take place in a virtual setting. Held ...
May 11, 2020
Paramedics working to deal with COVID-19 related challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced changes to nearly every part of day to day life.For those working on the frontlines against the virus, like paramedics and other emergency service workers, the conditi...
May 11, 2020
All latest cases of COVID-19 in La Loche
There are four new cases of COVID-19 in La Loche as of Monday, bringing the provincial case total to 568. Meanwhile, the situation in Lloydminster remains stable.Premier Scott Moe says today's COVID-1...
May 11, 2020
COVID-19 compliance complaints continue to increase in P.A.
Despite the public awareness, it appears some Prince Albert residents are choosing to disregard the recommended COVID-19 compliance protocols.According to information presented at Monday's Board of Po...
May 11, 2020
Victoria mayor says city prepares to create open spaces for restaurant recovery
VICTORIA - The recipe for a successful restaurant recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic could involve adding outdoor patios, parking lots, sidewalks and even streets to allow for physical distanc...
May 11, 2020
Public reminder about what to expect when you call paramedics during COVID-19
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is reminding people of what to expect when you call 9-1-1 in the age of COVID-19.That includes the procedures and protocols being followed by paramedics across ...
May 11, 2020
Increased border traffic likely as Canada, U.S. economies reopen: Freeland
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada and the U.S. are working on plans to deal with what she calls an inevitable increase in cross-border traffic as economies in both countries...
May 11, 2020
P.A. long term care homes to get donated iPads
The Herb Bassett Home, Pineview Terrace and Mont St. Joseph Home in Prince Albert are among the many beneficiaries of a donation being dispersed to Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) long term care f...
May 11, 2020
Northern Saskatchewan leaders want COVID checkpoint confusion sorted out
REGINA - Leaders in northwestern Saskatchewan are asking the province to clear up confusion about checkpoints that are restricting travel in the region during the COVID-19 pandemic. &nb...
May 11, 2020