Health

Flu and COVID vaccine walk-in clinics scheduled for Battlefords

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced dates for December walk-in clinics for flu and COVID vaccines.Between Dec. 5 and 23, there are clinics available at Frontier Mall.Monday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m....

Dec 05, 2022

NW Region gardener keeps green thumb active throughout winter

Gardening enthusiast and educator Rhea Good, who lives in the Battlefords area in the North-West Region, isn't disheartened by Saskatchewan's bitterly cold winter. Instead, she keeps her love of garde...

Dec 04, 2022

Chinese immigration to Canada record high from 2015, as some flee zero-COVID strategy

VANCOUVER - China's zero-COVID lockdowns have been linked to a rare wave of protests across the country in recent weeks, and immigration industry experts say the strict pandemic rules are also fuellin...

Dec 04, 2022

Flu cases high across province, SHA urging public to get vaccinated

The number of flu cases across the province remains high, prompting the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) to remind people to get vaccinated.As of Nov. 19, the latest report released by the province...

Dec 02, 2022

BUH Foundation launches 50/50 fundraiser

The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation has launched an online 50/50 to raise money for the palliative care department at Battlefords Union Hospital.Tickets are now available at a website dedicated ...

Dec 02, 2022

Give a Little Life Day returns to the airwaves

As one of the acute care directors at the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert, Sharon Griffin has seen firsthand how generosity can impact patient care.She'll have the chance to witness that goodwill o...

Dec 02, 2022

Battlefords community recognizes World AIDS Day

Supporters came together for World AIDS Day in North Battleford Thursday. Initially, an awareness walk was planned, but due to the extreme cold temperature participants decided to have an indoor event...

Dec 01, 2022

Province expanding eligibility for rural and remote healthcare incentive program

The government of Saskatchewan is expanding eligibility for its incentive program to help get more healthcare professionals to rural and remote areas.Back in October, the province announced it was off...

Nov 30, 2022

Is Radon secretly hiding in your home?

It's an odourless, colourless chemical that may be in your home without you knowing it.Throughout November, Lung Saskatchewan has been raising awareness of the dangers of Radon during Radon Action Mon...

Nov 26, 2022

Saulteaux First Nation youth advocate invited to participate in national TikTok program

An inspired young man from Saulteaux First Nation with a passion for creating positive change has been invited to take part in a TikTok program to create new Indigenous content. Keyhew Preston-Gopher,...

Nov 24, 2022