Health

Eggs sold in Sask. recalled for possible salmonella contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced a recall of eggs sold in Saskatchewan.The eggs have been recalled due to a possible salmonella contamination.The eggs are as follows:Compliments Large...

Feb 18, 2024

PBCN Chief confirms development of strategic plan to address challenges with gangs and drugs

To properly address the escalating crime, the first step is to tackle the root causes.The comment from Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) Chief Karen Bird, came during a media conference on Tuesday a...

Feb 13, 2024

LLRIB celebrates court ruling on child and family welfare services

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) supports the Supreme Court of Canada's recent decision upholding the governance of First Nations over child and family welfare services. Band leadership believes i...

Feb 12, 2024

Dental providers aren't smiling about reimbursement under federal plan

Some dentists and hygienists fear they won't be fairly paid for services under a new federal dental plan, and they worry it will jeopardize the success of the massive program.Each province and territo...

Feb 08, 2024

Canada needs time for 'deeper conversation' on assisted dying, mental health: Holland

Thirteen years ago, in the throes of a major political loss and personal crisis, Mark Holland experienced the darkest period of his life.Since his return to federal politics, he's been candid about hi...

Feb 06, 2024

‘It has to stop’: First Nations leaders call for immediate help as crisis in Pelican Narrows worsens

Editor's Note: This story has since been updated with responses from the Government of Saskatchewan and Indigenous Services Canada.There is also a clarification from the RCMP on the number of staff me...

Feb 05, 2024

BUH Foundation's "Swinging with the Stars" raises over $56K

UPDATE: In the latest update, including all donations and ticket sales, the Swinging with the Stars fundraiser ended up raising $108,615 that will benefit the Battlefords Union Hospital. --They danced...

Feb 04, 2024

Study examining equine assisted therapy in P.A. area looking for more participants

A study happening in the Prince Albert area is looking for public safety workers to take part.A research team from McMaster University is trying to determine whether Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) cou...

Feb 03, 2024

BUH Foundation excited for weekend's Swinging with the Stars event

Excitement is building for the inaugural Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's Swinging with the Stars fundraiser on Saturday night.The sold-out event will take place at the Don Ross Centre. B...

Feb 02, 2024

Province signs contract with PCL to construct new P.A. Victoria Hospital

It's another milestone in the largest major capital project the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has underway in the province.PCL Construction Management Inc. (PCL), which led the 'Design Early Wor...

Feb 01, 2024