Health

Canada needs time for 'deeper conversation' on assisted dying, mental health: Holland

Thirteen years ago, in the throes of a major political loss and personal crisis, Mark Holland experienced the darkest period of his life.Since his return to federal politics, he's been candid about hi...

Feb 06, 2024

‘It has to stop’: First Nations leaders call for immediate help as crisis in Pelican Narrows worsens

Editor's Note: This story has since been updated with responses from the Government of Saskatchewan and Indigenous Services Canada.There is also a clarification from the RCMP on the number of staff me...

Feb 05, 2024

BUH Foundation's "Swinging with the Stars" raises over $56K

UPDATE: In the latest update, including all donations and ticket sales, the Swinging with the Stars fundraiser ended up raising $108,615 that will benefit the Battlefords Union Hospital. --They danced...

Feb 04, 2024

Study examining equine assisted therapy in P.A. area looking for more participants

A study happening in the Prince Albert area is looking for public safety workers to take part.A research team from McMaster University is trying to determine whether Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) cou...

Feb 03, 2024

BUH Foundation excited for weekend's Swinging with the Stars event

Excitement is building for the inaugural Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's Swinging with the Stars fundraiser on Saturday night.The sold-out event will take place at the Don Ross Centre. B...

Feb 02, 2024

Province signs contract with PCL to construct new P.A. Victoria Hospital

It's another milestone in the largest major capital project the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has underway in the province.PCL Construction Management Inc. (PCL), which led the 'Design Early Wor...

Feb 01, 2024

Over 100 dogs rescued from La Loche

A community-wide dog cull in La Loche has officially been called off, thanks to the efforts of some passionate volunteers.Wendy Fyrk was among three front line rescue workers who made the six hour dri...

Jan 31, 2024

Filling the gap: River Valley group provides support for first responders, veterans at inquest

First responders across central Saskatchewan have witnessed much trauma over the last few years starting in 2018 with the Humboldt Bronco's bus crash and more recently, coping with the fallout of the ...

Jan 30, 2024

BUHF reaches $916,000 capital goal to purchase Pyxis MedStations

Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation has managed to reach a huge fundraising goal in half the time members expected it would take.The foundation hit the goal of $916,000 in one year of fundrais...

Jan 29, 2024

Vape shops in Battlefords react to Feb. 1 date for age of majority change

In less than a week, young adults who use vapour or tobacco products will now have to wait an extra year before they can legally get their cravings under control.The announcement of the change in age ...

Jan 29, 2024