Health

From the ground up: mental health support aid for farmers moves onto next phase

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask.-The seeds have been planted and are showing signs of sprouting, for a new tool that will one day provide valuable mental health support to farmers and ranchers in Saskatchewan.Sin...

Jan 23, 2022

Battlefords Food Bank thankful for donations to meet need

THE BATTLEFORDS, Sask - The Battlefords Food Bank had a successful past season, receiving close to 9,000 pounds worth of fresh produce over the summer.The Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre...

Oct 10, 2021

Celebrating Arbor Week with plans for more urban forestation

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - As Arbor Week is celebrated across Saskatchewan this week, with Arbor Day on May 28, Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie said people may not realize just how much trees benefit the ...

May 28, 2021

Farm safety remains a focus, with new production season underway

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - With seeding season underway in the Battlefords area, agriculture experts and producers alike are reminding people to remember to stay safe whenever they are working on the f...

May 21, 2021

Health officials warn of Hantavirus during spring cleaning

It's a rare illness, but a potentially fatal one.As the weather warms up, the Ministry of Health is issuing a reminder to take precautions against Hantavirus. Exposure usually happens when cleaning up...

Apr 26, 2021

Equine Assisted Learning program offered to Mosquito School youth

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - Mosquito School youth had an opportunity to learn more about caring for animals and themselves at the same time through an Equine Assisted Learning program offered this week....

Mar 26, 2021

Olymel to remain vigilant even with no active COVID cases

RED DEER, Alta. - The COVID-19 outbreak at the Olymel pork processing facility in Red Deer has been brought under control. After peaking at 212 on Feb. 19, Alberta Health confirmed over the weekend th...

Mar 23, 2021

Tisdale farmer, butcher receives support through GoFundMe after December stroke

MELFORT, Sask. - Support is pouring in for a Saskatchewan farmer and butcher who had a stroke in December and is on his way to recovering.Norm Bromm of Tisdale is an organic farmer in the summer and a...

Jan 29, 2021

Midwest Food Resources offers access to local produce at reasonable cost

Families in West Central Saskatchewan can continue to access fresh produce over the winter close to home at a modest cost.Non-profit organization Midwest Food Resources provides its Fresh Food Box Pro...

Jan 28, 2021

AFSC Podcast focuses on embracing importance of mental health

RED DEER, Alta. - Agriculture Financial Services Corporation has two new AFSC Podcast episodes to close out 2020- this two-part interview is on a very important topic, in agriculture and for this time...

Dec 19, 2020