children

Radiothon raises $1M for children’s hospital foundation

Radiothon raises $1M for children’s hospital foundation

Nov 8, 2024 | 5:49am
SASKATOON — Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Radiothon has raised more than $1 million. Presented by CIBC Wood Gundy the fundraiser wrapped up its 22nd year of broadcasting, on 32 radio stations across Saskatchewan. This year, donations will provide pediatric cardiac and respiratory equipment at JPCH and across Saskatchewan. “The past two days of radiothon have […]
Pumpkin Patrol Night (Audio)
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Pumpkin Patrol Night (Audio)

Oct 31, 2024 | 11:48am
Access Communications is rolling out the Pumpkin Patrol tonight across Saskatchewan. Twenty-eight years of public safety for children across the province by offering help should a situation arise. The Pumpkin Patrol will be in the following communities: Air Ronge/La Ronge, The Battlefords, Estevan, Martensville, Melville, Regina, Warman, Weyburn, and Yorkton. Access volunteers are patrolling community […]
Surviving the Heat at Country Thunder

Surviving the Heat at Country Thunder

Jul 11, 2024 | 10:45am
This year at Country Thunder, it’s not just Nickelback and Luke Combs bringing the heat—Mother Nature has joined the lineup. With scorching temperatures in the forecast for day one, featuring Gord Bamford, the heatwave is expected to persist through the weekend. Michael Brenholen, the Director of Operations for St. John’s Ambulance, says staying hydrated is […]
Commission releases interim report into unmarked graves at residential schools

Commission releases interim report into unmarked graves at residential schools

Mar 21, 2024 | 11:35am
An interim report from an international group hired to provide advice on identifying and locating the unmarked graves of children who attended residential schools says Canada should continue funding searches beyond 2025. The report from the International Commission on Missing Persons, based in The Hague, covers the work it has done so far and suggests […]
Smile Cookies Raise almost 10 million dollars for charity

Smile Cookies Raise almost 10 million dollars for charity

Nov 23, 2023 | 9:50am
Coffee giant Tim Horton’s holiday smile cookie campaign, was a resounding success. This the first time the smile cookies have been used as a holiday fundraiser, and the specially made cookies raised 9.8 million dollars. The funds raised from coast to coast to coast are being donated to over 600 local charities and community groups […]

City Kidz Fundraiser at Connexus.

Jun 13, 2023 | 10:55am

“Building our next generation of leaders, one child at a time.” It’s the lofty, and admirable goal of “City Kidz” Regina, and their Breakfast of Hope. The “by donation” breakfast helps raise money for the organization, which assists children in the inner city. These are kids who generally live in poverty, and have little or […]

Government House Is Open on Family Day

Feb 19, 2023 | 7:20am

This family day long weekend, Government House is throwing open its doors, Monday. Government House on Dewdney was built in 1891, and is the home, and office of the province’s Lieutenant Governor. Free family activities have been set up including a puppet show, games and activities for all ages. Kids 2-7 will get access to […]

Health Canada importing more kids’ pain and fever meds to restock store shelves

Nov 14, 2022 | 2:27pm

A foreign supply of children’s pain and fever medication should land on Canadian retail shelves in the coming weeks, Health Canada said Monday. The agency, which had previously announced it was importing acetaminophen and ibuprofen to be distributed to hospitals, said the new retail supply should help families struggling to treat their sick children. The […]

Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vax for youngest kids

Jul 14, 2022 | 7:50am

Canada’s drug regulator approved Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for infants and preschoolers, making it the first vaccine approved for that age group in the country. Health Canada now says the Moderna vaccine can be given to young children between the ages of six months and five years old in doses one-quarter the size of that approved […]

Creative Kids Sask Looking for Donations

May 11, 2022 | 11:21am

Food and water are the basics we need to maintain a healthy body, but we also need to feed the spirit. For children, getting involved in the arts like music, dance, the visual arts can be a challenge. That’s where Creative Kids Sask comes in. They help families get their kids involved in the arts […]

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