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Overdose outreach teams being implemented in Saskatchewan

1Dec

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Overdose outreach teams being implemented in Saskatchewan

Drug overdoses have been a major concern for Saskatchewan in recent years as the number of confirmed overdose deaths continue to rise in the province with few safe injection sites. As part of the province’s attempt to reduce the number of overdoses, The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is partnering with both the Saskatoon and Regina fire departments to develop overdose outreach teams. Read more: Regina resident applied for medically assisted death after consistent surgical delays Read More Regina resident applied for medically assisted death after consistent surgical delays The teams are part of a pilot project to help individuals reduce their risk of overdose...

Hundreds of Saskatchewan teachers welcomed into Indigenous communities

30Sep

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Hundreds of Saskatchewan teachers welcomed into Indigenous communities

Over 320 teachers and staff members from the Northeast School Division visited neighboring Indigenous communities Friday to learn about how they can take reconciliation into the classroom. Sharon Meyer, one of the organizers of the event works as the First Nation and Metis consultant in the Northeast School Division. She wanted to give teachers the chance to become students on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Read more: Saskatchewan marks 2nd annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Read More Saskatchewan marks 2nd annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation “I thought what better way to create relationships and experiences,” Meyer sa...

Community paramedicine program in Moose Jaw, Sask. a ‘tremendous success’ – Saskatoon

14Sep

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Community paramedicine program in Moose Jaw, Sask. a ‘tremendous success’ – Saskatoon

Paramedics across Canada are gathering in Saskatoon this week for the Paramedicine Across Canada (PAC) Exposition. The conference began Wednesday and will wrap up on Sunday.“The PAC Expo provides leaders with clinical training and education with the purpose of driving meaningful health-care solutions for Canadians,” says Dave Deines, president of the Paramedic Association of Canada. Read more: Paramedics conference in Saskatoon aims to teach, improve services One thing the expo focused on was the community paramedicine program in Moose Jaw.The community launched the program in April 2021, providing mental health and substance use care for people wherever they are.In the past year, they’ve seen the program help lots of people. Story continues below...

Local Regina artists featured in Carmichael Outreach mural

2Aug

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Local Regina artists featured in Carmichael Outreach mural

It’s been almost a month since Carmichael Outreach opened their doors to its new building, and now it will look a little different. “Since moving into our new building, it’s been Carmichael’s goal to create a safe, warm, and inviting space for people in the community,” Carmichael Outreach said in a press release. Read more: Two Saskatoon women fight through breast cancer together The project was started in 2020, when former board member William Neher saw an opportunity to highlight Regina artists.He said, “to have (the art) finally in place is an important milestone in Carmichael’s journey forward in this new location. It’s my hope that in the coming years they’ll be seen as part of the neighbourhood’s DNA and will continue to give a voice to artists who are...

Team Saskatchewan officially announced for 2022 Canada Summer Games in Ontario

26Jul

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Team Saskatchewan officially announced for 2022 Canada Summer Games in Ontario

Angel Besskkaystare is Saskatchewan’s newest flag bearer. On July 26, Team Saskatchewan made the official announcement about who would be representing the province at this year’s Canada Summer Games in Niagara, Ont. Read more: Inaugural Western Canadian regional pickle ball championship underway in Regina “It was shocking,” said Besskkaystare when she found out she would be the flag bearer for the opening ceremonies. “But I was excited at the same time because having to lead all the Saskatchewan athletes is big.”Besskkaystare is currently a University of Saskatchewan commit for wresting. She began her time on the mat in high school, after moving from Wollaston Lake to Prince Albert. It was in Prince Albert she went to her first wresting practice.After sleepi...