Health

‘A complete home run’: Radiothon raises over $280K for BUH lab upgrades in 12 hours

The sounds of ringing phones, heartfelt stories and radio hosts cheering filled the lobby of the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) on Friday as the annual On Air for Health Care Radiothon raised $281,6...

May 09, 2025

Measles exposure risk in Regina and Lumsden

For the fourth day in a row, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising the public about measles exposure risks due to confirmed measles cases. This time, locations in Regina and Lumsden were...

May 09, 2025

Making progress: still time to make radiothon donation for BUH lab upgrades

*This story will be updated throughout the day to reflect totals.The donation total as of 5 p.m. was $276,093!--Donations are steadily climbing at this year's Battlefords Healthcare Foundation Radioth...

May 09, 2025

New measles exposures in Sask; Medical Health Officer says 5-month-old patient among rising cases

Saskatchewan's top doctor says he expects the measles cases that have already almost doubled in a week to go up unless people get immunized against the virus."Many parents who themselves had the privi...

May 08, 2025

RBC Foundation donates $10K to up-skill BUH nurses

The Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation has received a $10,000 donation from the RBC Foundation to support professional development for local nurses and healthcare staff.The funding arrives du...

May 07, 2025

Measles exposure risk in Preeceville: SHA

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is letting the public know about a measles exposure risk in Preeceville because of a confirmed case. Anyone who may have been in the Shop Easy Foods on Main St....

May 07, 2025

BUH Radiothon returns May 9 with $400K goal to boost diagnostic care

When it comes to diagnosing infections faster and improving patient outcomes, every second counts, says Leanne Ducommun, executive director of the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation. This yea...

May 07, 2025

CMHA celebrates Champions of Mental Health in the Battlefords

With this week, May 5 to 11, being proclaimed as Mental Health week in the Battlefords, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) of the Battlefords proudly recognized local individuals and organi...

May 06, 2025

Mental health overarching theme in Sask. child advocate’s 2024 report

A lack of access to mental health and addiction services is top of mind for the Saskatchewan advocate for children and youth.In her annual report, Saskatchewan's advocate for children and youth Lisa B...

May 03, 2025

Battlefords Pickleball Club gets injection of funds for upgrades and training

A sport that is gaining in popularity worldwide is serving up some fun and comradery in the Battlefords. Earlier this week, the Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association (SSFA) awarded the Battlefords P...

Apr 30, 2025