Tag Archives: Community

Maidstone emergency centre adds 24/7 virtual physician support
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has expanded its virtual physician program to provide overnight emergency care at the Maidstone Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC), also known as Maidstone Me...
Apr 02, 2025

Radiothon to 'keep STARS in the sky' takes off
For the fifth year, an integral part of emergency services in Saskatchewan is in need of community support. The STARS Critical Care on the Air radiothon, presented by BPH will take place today."We are...
Apr 02, 2025

Rising grocery costs and tariff concerns drive surge in home gardening interest
Managing a budget can be overwhelming enough without factoring in international trade policy, but with the threat of tariffs it appears more people are looking for ways to manage their grocery bills a...
Apr 01, 2025

Regional leaders signed MOU to explore $80.2M twin-pad arena project
Regional leaders officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Monday to advance discussions on the proposed $80.2 million twin-pad arena project, a move that could pave the way for a new regi...
Apr 01, 2025

Province, instructors see surge in gun licensing courses
It started when Justin Trudeau resigned as prime minister and started to grow as more global events unfolded. Tim Thiessen, the president and owner of Saskatchewan Firearm Safety Training said the rea...
Apr 01, 2025

The Indigenous Music Series
The Indigenous Music Series is a set of events designed to aid Indigenous artists, musicians, songwriters and other industry members in navigating and accelerating their careers in the music industry....
Apr 01, 2025

Healthcare workers speak out about burnout concerns
Dexter Mercer, a medical radiation technologist (MRT) at the Battlefords Union Hospital, had worked a 50-hour stretch of multiple shifts when the accident happened. "On yet another return to the hospi...
Mar 31, 2025

Onion Lake podcast aims to keep Cree language alive
Growing up, Fraser Heathen remembers hearing Cree spoken fluently by his parents and grandparents."Like the evolution of it since I was a young boy with my parents and my grandparents, I think it was ...
Mar 31, 2025

To get timely blood work patients are travelling, paying for private appointments
**This story was updated on April 1 to include comments from the Ministry of HealthFrom time to time, Shelley Gordon needs to adjust her medication. She has a thyroid condition and on occasion needs a...
Mar 31, 2025

North Battleford weighs mutimillion-dollar cost of new arena versus renovation
The Civic Centre is nearing its final buzzer, and the city is weighing its next move.A feasibility study by Nustadia Recreation, set to be presented at tonight's Planning Committee meeting, outlines t...
Mar 31, 2025