Tag Archives: Health

Do you know the 1-10 rule?
They are walking along the almost deserted surf beach. He says, “I don’t think you should swim in this water, it’s dangerous.” As she heads into the water she looks back a...
Feb 16, 2020

P.A. and area not immune to radon issue
Saskatchewan has an issue with radon.A study published in Scientific Reports found Saskatchewan and Alberta have some of the highest reported levels of the gas in the world. The study was put together...
Feb 13, 2020 Diagram of how radon can enter a home. (Family Action Network)

Radon presents serious risk for Saskatchewan citizens
One in three homes in Saskatchewan has dangerous levels of radon, according to a Lung Association of Saskatchewan study.That number is even higher in Regina, where about 50 per cent of homes are affec...
Feb 13, 2020 Diagram of how radon can enter a home. (Family Action Network)

Northern Connection Conference linking together missing person agencies and projects
The Northern Connections Conference in La Ronge this week is bringing together various agencies and missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW) projects across Saskatchewan."It's important to get a l...
Feb 11, 2020 The conference attracted about two dozen attendees. Here, Karen Sanderson speaks to the crowd. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Local couple miss chocolates but 'life is good' on quarantined cruise ship
A husband and wife from central Alberta say they are "feeling quite happy and relaxed" quarantined aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship docked in the port city of Yokohama, just outside Tokyo.Lolit...
Feb 11, 2020

College of Physicians and Surgeons penalizes former Humboldt, Saskatoon doctor
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) has penalized a physician who once worked in Humboldt and Saskatoon for not meeting industry requirements when prescribing marijuana and f...
Feb 10, 2020 ID 106761742 © Vlad Salikhov | Dreamstime.com

BRT6HC says help is there for people suffering from crystal meth addiction
Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre (BRT6HC) is making efforts to increase education about the dangers of crystal methamphetamine, more commonly known as crystal meth. Wellness counsellors Jodie Ross ...
Feb 09, 2020 Crystal meth (Wikimedia Commons)

City has plans in place in case a serious derailment happened in local area
The City of North Battleford has a comprehensive emergency preparedness plan to follow in the event a train derailment emergency situation were to occur in the local area.A CP crude oil train derailme...
Feb 06, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Screening for coronavirus part of local paramedics' day
Unlike past winters, this year those calling 911 for flu-like symptoms will be asked additional questions as dispatchers screen for the new coronavirus. The new protocol came into effect across Saskat...
Feb 03, 2020 Parkland ambulance and other paramedic services across Saskatchewan have protocols in place to contend with potential coronavirus cases. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Canadians returning from Wuhan to be quarantined in motel at CFB Trenton
OTTAWA - Health Minister Patricia Hajdu says Canadians returning home from Wuhan will need physical and mental support once they arrive at Canadian Forces Base Trenton, where they will spend...
Feb 03, 2020