Health

New report shows astronomical increase of Sask. opioid deaths in first year of COVID pandemic

A new report shows that a crisis affecting thousands of Saskatchewan people got incredibly worse during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) published a s...

Apr 22, 2024

‘Dying for doctors’: Report cites concerns with health care in rural Saskatchewan

Suzanne Kuchinka, mayor of the village of Macoun in southeast Saskatchewan, says it's been a struggle for years to keep family doctors because they retire or move elsewhere.In Lloydminster, a city on ...

Apr 21, 2024

Sask. Gov't confirms investigation after former Pine Grove inmate passes away in hospital

Nearly three weeks after a woman on remand at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre (PGCC) was rushed to hospital, comes tragic news she has died. Out of respect for the family, paNOW has opted not to pu...

Apr 16, 2024

La Ronge ParticiPARK to cost $406K

At a regular council meeting earlier this week, La Ronge council learned the cost of a ParticiPARK will cost an estimated $406,000.Planning for a ParticiPARK began in January 2023 when it was announce...

Apr 11, 2024

Men's Conference features well-known comedian, actor

Piwapan Wellness Centre has two busy days planned as part of its inaugural Men's Conference.The event is being held at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre and it features guest speakers such a...

Apr 11, 2024

STARS' radiothon takes flight on Tuesday

A vital service in Saskatchewan is reaching out for support.The STARS' annual Critical Care on the Air Radiothon runs April 9 and 10 and will be broadcasted across 40 radio stations in those province ...

Apr 07, 2024

Study: Canadian teen mothers face increased risk of premature death, concerns raised in Saskatchewan

Pregnant Canadian teens face a new stark statistic: their risk of dying before age 31 is double that of non-pregnant adolescents. The issue draws attention to Saskatchewan, where teen pregnancy rates ...

Apr 06, 2024

Wynyard-born doctor named head of Sask. Pediatrics

The new provincial head of pediatrics in Saskatchewan who also serves as head of the SHA and the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine was born in Wynyard before moving to Manitoba as a young...

Apr 04, 2024

Recreational equipment available to loan through new northern program

Two organizations have teamed up to launch the Northern Active Living Library program.The program was formally launched on Wednesday and it's a partnership between the Northern Sport, Culture and Recr...

Apr 03, 2024

Pine Grove inmates claim woman rushed to hospital in serious condition was ignored by jail staff

Editor's note: This story was updated on March 27 to include a comment from the Saskatchewan Health Authority.Inmates at Prince Albert's Pine Grove Correctional (PGCC) are sounding the alarm, claiming...

Mar 26, 2024