Tag Archives: Health
'We all win': MN-S breaks ground on North Battleford first-ever Ma Faamii service centre
Representatives from Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan held a ground blessing ceremony in North Battleford on Tuesday to mark the start of construction for the city's first Ma Faamii service centre.Ma Faamii, ...
Nov 12, 2024
'Work to be done': Cockrill takes over as health minister
Jeremy Cockrill is into day two into his new health portfolio and he said he's excited. "It's another challenge but I do love a challenge so we're looking forward to get into it," he said. Newly re-el...
Nov 08, 2024
Moustaches, mental health and hockey
It all started in 2003 with two friends joking over a beer about how they can bring back the moustache, that turned into a worldwide movement, that's now raised nearly a billion dollars to support men...
Nov 06, 2024
Update: Over $1 million raised during Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital radiothon
Editor's note: This story was updated at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday to include the total amount of funds raised and comment from the JPCH Foundation.Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH) Radiothon prese...
Nov 06, 2024
Typhoid exposure at Martensville pizza restaurant
Editor's note: This story was edited on Nov. 18 to make it clear that this was a typhoid 'exposure.' The public in Martensville is being encouraged to watch for any symptoms of Typhoid fever. The Sask...
Nov 05, 2024
Happening now: Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Radiothon
Sudden numbness in his nose and unexplained hand spasms didn't initially raise concerns for Cole Smith. He was an active 15-year-old from Shellbrook living a typical teenage life and enjoying time on ...
Nov 05, 2024
Little Hearts, Little Lungs: Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Radiothon set for Nov. 5 - 6
It's become Saskatchewan's largest annual maternal and pediatric fundraiser. On Nov. 5th and 6th, Pattison Media radio stations from Prince Albert, Melfort, Battlefords and Meadow Lake will join more ...
Nov 04, 2024
$100K lottery brings advanced 3D surgical tech to BUH
This victory is not just for the woman who won over a hundred grand; it also signifies a victory for the community. With the new system at the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH), there is now an opportu...
Nov 01, 2024
Little Hearts, Little Lungs: Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Radiothon set for Nov. 5 - 6
It's become Saskatchewan's largest annual maternal and pediatric fundraiser. On Nov. 5th and 6th, Pattison Media radio stations from Prince Albert, Melfort, Battlefords and Meadow Lake will join more ...
Nov 01, 2024
'Our community deserves answers and accountability': James Smith Chief asks FSIN to explain missing $1 million for pandemic supports
On the eve of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) election, and almost 24 hours after Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand made some allegations concerning the FSIN's misuse of...
Oct 30, 2024