Health

27 per cent of Sask. children living in poverty

The increased cost of living is leading to an increased number of children living below the poverty line with a significant number of those in Saskatchewan and even more the further north it goes. Mig...

Nov 20, 2024

U.S. health officials report first case of new form of mpox in a traveller

Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo.The person had travelled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern...

Nov 16, 2024

Doctors in La Ronge diagnose 27 cases of scurvy

Within the last six months, doctors in La Ronge have treated 27 cases of scurvy, bringing to light the severe impact of food insecurity in the province's North.It started with a sharp observation from...

Nov 14, 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

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

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

CLCFN celebrates new CFS Safe Home

The Kanaweyiminan "Take care of us" CFS Safe Home is now a reality in Canoe Lake Cree First Nation.Nearly 30 students had a part in the facitlity's construction and they handed over the keys to the br...

Nov 02, 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