Health

New report reveals reasons behind vaccine fatigue in Saskatchewan

As flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines roll out across the province this week, it seems many are hesitant to get their shots.According to data from a survey conducted by Abacus Data and the Canadian Pharmaci...

Oct 10, 2023

Thanksgiving pow wow brings families together, says dancers

The booming and mesmerizing sound of drum beats is echoing throughout Prince Albert's Art Hauser Centre this weekend.After a five-year hiatus, the Northern Lights Casino's Thanksgiving pow-wow has ret...

Oct 07, 2023

SGI, Police Warn Motorists Ahead of Holiday Weekend

The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is here and many Saskatchewan motorists will be hitting the highways, eager to spend time with family and friends. However, members of the RCMP and Saskatchewan Genera...

Oct 06, 2023

Red Pheasant outlines plans around home visits & youth curfew in fight against drug crisis

Red Pheasant Cree Nation is providing more details on its plan to combat the drug crisis in the community.Over the weekend, eight members ended up overdosing with seven happening over a 24-hour period...

Oct 05, 2023

Sask’s first long-term care home for youth to open in Christopher Lake

Young people who don't fit in with care homes for elderly people will soon have their own option in the forested area of north-central Saskatchewan. Kerrie Elliott, a registered psychiatric nurse, own...

Oct 05, 2023

How to book flu and COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan residents can now book one appointment to receive this year's flu vaccine and a COVID-19 booster, which targets the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant.Starting Oct. 10, the shots will be availabl...

Oct 03, 2023

Red Pheasant implementing mandatory home visits, curfew for youth following multiple overdoses

Leadership for Red Pheasant Cree Nation is putting its foot down when it comes to drug activity in the community.This comes after seven members overdosed over a 24-hour span, although RCMP say none we...

Oct 03, 2023

Hospice donation completes circle for Pulp Mill reunion attendees

Giving extra money not used during a recent reunion of the Prince Albert Pulp Mill employees to the Rose Garden Hospice completed an emotional circle for one man.Bill Grosskleg knew Rose Daschuk, who ...

Sep 28, 2023

North Battleford vet explains why local Humane Society had to put down over 30 cats

Clarification: The cats that were diagnosed with FIP were considered to most likely have the disease. There's currently no test that can give a simple yes or no answer.Over 30 cats have had to be put ...

Sep 28, 2023

Melfort set to host mental health gathering for men

A mental health gathering is happening in Melfort for men across the northeast.Four men will be taking the stage at the Marguerite Riel Centre on Friday where they'll share their struggles and journie...

Sep 28, 2023