2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (239+ words) The Saskatchewan government is providing $1.3 million in capital grant funding for upgrades to group homes, respite homes and day programs across the province. In west-central and southwest Saskatchewan, funding will support projects at Wheatland Regional Centre Inc. in Rosetown, Battlefords…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (230+ words) The Canadian Medical Association is calling on the federal government to challenge new Alberta health-care rules that it says could expand private care and weaken the public system. CMA president Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi said the changes allow some Alberta physicians…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (419+ words) Saskatchewan is providing $225,000 in annual funding to support 20 new second-stage sober living spaces in Lloydminster for people continuing their recovery from addictions. The spaces, operated by Oxford House, are intended for Saskatchewan residents who have completed initial addictions treatment and…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (496+ words) New research suggests Alberta legislation requiring schools to keep emergency epinephrine on hand was associated with a significant increase in treatment for students experiencing severe allergic reactions. The peer-reviewed study, published in the International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, examined…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (325+ words) The Battlefords Healthcare Foundation is receiving $5,000 from Saskatchewan Blue Cross to purchase two patient transport chairs aimed at improving mobility and comfort for patients. The funding is part of more than $40,000 being distributed to six rural hospital foundations across Saskatchewan…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (368+ words) The federal government is inviting organizations to apply for a share of $9.3 million aimed at helping people with disabilities navigate and access government benefits and support programs. Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu announced the new call for proposals under…...

3+ week, 21+ hour ago   (314+ words) The federal government is committing $3 million over three years to support volunteer ground search and rescue organizations across Canada. Emergency Management and Community Resilience Minister Eleanor Olszewski announced the funding Aug. 13 in Yellowknife. The agreement with the Search and Rescue…...