Health

Homeless shelter thanks community for support during staff shortage

The Battlefords homeless shelter, known as Miwasin Kikinaw, had its kitchen closed for a few days this past week due to a temporary staff shortage. Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC), which ...

Sep 12, 2022

COVID levels in P.A. and North Battleford some of largest recorded during pandemic

COVID levels continue to rise in Prince Albert and North Battleford according to recent data obtained by the University of Saskatchewan.Researchers studying the virus through the each community's wast...

Sep 12, 2022

'They need help, resources and a lot of guidance': Mayor of La Loche speaks from experience in aftermath of tragedy

The mass stabbing on Sept. 4 in James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon, SK brought back a lot of emotions for the residents of La Loche in northern Saskatchewan - emotions that have taken years to repr...

Sep 09, 2022

Eligibility set to expand for bivalent vaccine in Saskatchewan

At-risk populations are to be the first people eligible to receive the Moderna bivalent vaccine in Saskatchewan.The Saskatchewan Health Authority says starting Monday, people 18 and over who live in l...

Sep 09, 2022

Fashion show fundraiser to benefit Food Bank

A fall fashion show fundraiser to help the local Food Bank in the Battlefords is planned for tonight. Organizer Ronda Sayers said the event is a ladies-only night, with a show, dinner, and door prizes...

Sep 08, 2022

Spice linked to food poisoning investigation in Ontario recalled across Canada

The spice implicated in the food poisoning of 12 diners at a Markham, Ont., restaurant has been recalled across Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said a recall had been issued for Mr. Right ...

Sep 02, 2022

Sask. to get 90,000 doses of bivalent COVID vaccine in first two shipments

On Thursday morning, Health Canada approved the first vaccine against COVID-19 that targets both the original virus and Omicron.The new shots from Moderna, called bivalent vaccines, are designed to re...

Sep 01, 2022

ML area supporters walk to raise awareness of issue of domestic violence

The Meadow Lake area community came together to take part in a series of walks to raise awareness about the issue of domestic violence. The Meadow Lake Tribal Council organized two walks, one on Aug. ...

Aug 30, 2022

BUHF $100,000 Cash Lottery fundraiser now underway

Battlefords area residents still have a chance to get in on the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's 28th Annual $100,000 Cash Lottery. The first deadline will be the Early Bird Deadline on S...

Aug 29, 2022

COVID levels rising quickly in P.A. & slowly in North Battleford: study

COVID levels are continuing to rise in Prince Albert.According to the University of Saskatchewan which continues to study the virus through the community's wastewater to determine how prevalent it is,...

Aug 29, 2022