Tag Archives: Health

Town of Nipawin issues fire ban; air quality concerns expand across Sask.
The Town of Nipawin is now under a fire ban. All open-air fires are prohibited. That includes fire pits, chimneys, and solid fuel appliances, while fireworks are also banned. (Town of Nipawin)The hot,...
May 28, 2025

COVID vaccine 'strongly recommended' during pregnancy, Canadian doctors say
TORONTO - Canada's gynecologists say COVID-19 vaccination "remains safe and strongly recommended" during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada is...
May 28, 2025

'Very freeing': Music for Mental Health concert aims to heal community
Ben Giesbrecht didn't know teaching music would also mean facing the struggle of student suicide and mental health crises."We've had a number of issues in our community over the last while - even befo...
May 28, 2025

Nipawin Region Health Foundation benefits from Smile Cookie campaign
A major donation to the Nipawin Region Health Foundation, thanks to this year's Smile Cookie Week. "Thanks to our amazing community, we raised an incredible $10,721.60 during Tim Hortons Smile Cookie ...
May 28, 2025

Sask. Government launches new campaign to bring more physicians into the province
The Government of Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and the Saskatchewan Healthcare Recruitment Agency (SHRA), has launched a new physician recruitment campaign...
May 28, 2025

Evacuation notice in Creighton
STORY UPDATE: The Town of Creighton has issued an evacuation notice as a significant wildfire threatens the area.The Town said Highway 106 is open to leave. Take the La Ronge cut across to Highway 2, ...
May 28, 2025

Wildfire smoke leading to Air Quality Warning for large portion of northeastern Saskatchewan
Much of northeastern Saskatchewan is under an Air Quality Warning. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued the warning today as smoke continues to cause very poor air quality and reduced visibili...
May 28, 2025

Former PM Chrétien misses throne speech due to minor heart surgery
OTTAWA - Minor heart surgery forced former prime minister Jean Chrtien to miss today's throne speech delivered by King Charles in the Senate. Eddie Goldenberg, former senior political adviser to Chrti...
May 27, 2025

Future unclear for wildfire evacuees from Pelican Narrows
Tired and hungry after a near six-hour bus trip, a group of evacuees from Pelican Narrows arrived at the Prince Albert Grand Council Urban Services building in Prince Albert, knowing it won't be long ...
May 26, 2025

'We heard screaming': Father speaks out after daughter fell in wooden manhole
Without warning the three-year-old girl disappeared. "We heard screaming," said Aby Felix. His family had gone to Centennial Park in North Battleford on Saturday, located near the Access Communication...
May 26, 2025