Health

Health Canada approves Spartan Bioscience's portable COVID-19 test

Health Canada has approved the use of a portable, rapid-testing device for COVID-19. The Spartan Cube from Ottawa's Spartan Bioscience is expected to help provide rapid tests for health services&...

Apr 13, 2020

City of Melfort recommending residents resist gathering for holiday

The city of Melfort is urging residents to stay home and stay apart during Easter.Director of Development, Planning and Community Relations Brent Lutz told northeastNOW their wish is that everyone has...

Apr 11, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Homemade hand sanitizer not recommended by health professionals

Homemade hand sanitizer has been gaining traction in the world, especially on social media, during the COVID-19 pandemic as regular sanitizer is difficult to find in stores.However, Health Canada is w...

Apr 10, 2020 According to Health Canada, homemade hand sanitizers do not have the proper alcohol content to be effective during COVID-19. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Easter traditions still viable amid pandemic

Easter traditions like hiding candy or the preparing of large meals can still go ahead as long as its limited to those living in the same household.That's according to La Ronge's Dr. Michael Bayda, wh...

Apr 09, 2020 Large meals at Easter are a tradition for many families in the North. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Local business sees change in requests amid outbreak

One Prince Albert business has seen a change in its orders now amidst the pandemic.Ben's Auto and House Glass is getting lots of requests for safety shields to protect people amid the COVID-19 outbrea...

Apr 09, 2020 Ben's Auto and Home Glass is seeing lots of orders for COVID shields. (Facebook/Ben's Auto and House Glass)

SHA explains COVID-19 planning for the North

The SHA is providing more details about the coordinated provincial response to manage COVID-19 in Northern Saskatchewan. Yesterday the province released information on plans to create dedicated spaces...

Apr 09, 2020 Hospitals for non-COVID patients only are shown in blue, hospitals for mixed patients are shown in black. (Presentation/SHA)

Union requests better distancing practices and more testing at provincial correctional centres

As of Thursday there have been six confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the province's correctional centres, all traced back to staff members. No inmates have been infected.According to a statement from the...

Apr 09, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Fire & rescue lighting up for kids birthdays

Families looking to brighten their young children's day during this period of social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic may have a loud and colourful assist from their municipalities.The Fire and ...

Apr 09, 2020 Fire and rescue services in communities like Unity are firing up the engines to make some noise for kids eight and under that have an April birthday. (Submitted Photo/Unity Fire & Rescue)

La Ronge resident donates Easter baskets to families at Piwapan

The Easter Bunny had a little help this year from La Ronge resident Melanie Potts, who collected donations to benefit families at Piwapan Women's Centre. "I guess they have a little place in my heart,...

Alberta doctors file lawsuit against province after changes to billing

EDMONTON - The Alberta Medical Association has filed a lawsuit against the province after the United Conservative government went ahead with changes to how doctors can bill for their services.The asso...

Apr 09, 2020