There is still no sign of five year old Frank Young. The little boy was reported missing yesterday (Tuesday April 19th) around 12:30 in the afternoon. Frank is described as 4 feet tall, approximately 66 pounds, black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing rubber boots, green pajamas, and a navy blue jacket. […]
The Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth has called on the Government of Saskatchewan to ‘make good’ on past promises to improve mental health and addiction services. The child advocate released a report called ‘Desperately Waiting’. In that report, they say children and youth are at a crisis point trying to access and receive mental health […]
The province says 112,000 doses of a Pfizer vaccine approved for kids ages 5-11 are expected to arrive within days. It means the Saskatchewan Health Authority can starts its plan to provide those vaccines in 221 clinics in 141 communities and more than 100 schools. A variety of clinics will be offered, including walk-in, booked […]
On Tuesday, people across Saskatchewan heard about the benefits the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon have had for many and more of the same will be heard on Wednesday as the two-day event winds up on 620 CKRM and other radio stations across the province at 5:00 p.m.. One of the stories told was […]
The Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Radiothon will take place over the next two days on 25 radio stations across Saskatchewan, including 620 CKRM, play92, and 104.9 The Wolf. The yearly fundraiser is one that is very important when it comes to raising funds for urgent needs. “The radiothon really provides a glimpse into what life […]
The Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation radiothon, presented by CIBC Wood Gundy, began Wednesday morning on 620 CKRM. We are asking for your help from now until 5 PM Thursday to raise money in this virtual event for opening the very first pediatric hemodialysis unit for kids in Saskatchewan. Hospital Foundation CEO Brynn Boback-Lane says […]
Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe is promising to bring back a tax credit for kids’ recreation and to create more child-care spaces. Moe says if his party is re-elected in the Oct. 26 provincial vote, he will reintroduce the active families benefit, which was eliminated in the 2016-17 budget. “One of the best ways to […]
The province’s education minister is saying so far, so good. Gord Wyant says the school year has started much like the government had hoped and that COVID-19 for the most part has stayed out of Saskatchewan schools. He is hoping it stays that way. “We’re cautiously optimistic, but we’re keeping a close eye on things.” […]
The Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation has kicked off its ‘Now More Than Ever’ campaign. This campaign will help fund vital solutions including virtual robotic care, world-class equipment, mental health support and dedicated spaces with integrated infection control. Foundation President and CEO Brynn Boback-Lane says donations will have double the impact thanks to a Maple […]
It would seem as if quite a few Reginans may have forgotten to slow down to 30 kilometers an hour when going through a school zone. Regina police say they have nabbed 430 drivers as of Monday going through those zones too fast. That number is actually likely higher since it does not include those […]
