Health

Murky Water: Government puts responsibility on locals

As thousands of people in Saskatchewan boil water or travel to get it, the provincial government says that's too bad, but it doesn't seem interested in doing much more.Nearly 20 communities in the pro...

Mar 06, 2019 As of the end of February 2019, there were around 5,000 people in Saskatchewan who couldn’t drink the water right from their taps without concern. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)

Town issues safety reminder as moose spotted on loose in Battleford

There was a moose on the loose in the town of Battleford Monday.The calf was called in by a concerned resident, when they spotted the wildlife on Finlayson Island roaming the trails. Battleford's Park...

Mar 05, 2019 ID 80549457 © Ondřej Prosický | Dreamstime.com : Ondrej Prosicky

Murky Water: Sask. settlement under water advisory for nearly 18 years

There are people who are almost 18 years old who have never lived in a world where Uranium City hasn't been under a precautionary drinking water advisory.In Part One of Murky Water, we talked about th...

Mar 05, 2019 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)

After a historically cold February, March comes in with warmth but high winds

Even though the temperatures may be getting up to seasonal averages, you may want to hold onto your hat.March seems to be coming in like a lion this year, but with the February we had, it's much welco...

Mar 04, 2019 It was a frigid February for all in 2019. (Submitted photo/Environment Canada) : Brady Lang

OSI-CAN founder remembered as 'mentor' and 'hero'

A founding member of OSI-CAN, a group that provides mental health supports for first responders and veterans, has passed away.Chris Siddons from Regina took his own life on Thursday. Jack Rennie, an a...

Mar 01, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Two schools selected for provincial student mental health project

Two high schools in North Battleford have received funding to deliver mental health promotion and prevention programs for students.On Wednesday, the provincial government announced a pilot project cal...

Feb 28, 2019 Two North Battleford high schools were selected to be part of a mental health pilot project. (Brady Bateman/The Press) : Tyler Marr

Focus on distracted drivers in March

The traffic safety spotlight in March is on distracted driving.SGI said in a news release that 87 people lost their vehicle for a week because of cell phone tickets last year, the most SGI has seen si...

Feb 28, 2019 SGI is highlighting the dangers of distracted driving. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW)

Chicken nuggets recalled over possible salmonella risk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall for Compliments brand uncooked chicken nuggets.The CFIA issued the recall Wednesday, saying the chicken nuggets could be contaminated with ...

Feb 27, 2019 A food recall has been issued for Compliments brand chicken nuggets. (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)

Implore

I’ve got a thing for…garbage. Yes garbage, it may sound a little odd but it drives me crazy nature is infected with litter as it was recently on a potentially beautiful beach&nb...

yourlife Feb 27, 2019

Northern Sask. health agency monitoring B.C. measles outbreak

As the number of confirmed cases of the measles in B.C. reaches 13, healthy authority members are keeping an eye on the outbreak and whether it could affect Saskatchewan. The Northern Inter-Tribal Hea...

Feb 25, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)