healthcare

The much-anticipated Regina Urgent Care Centre is now 100 per cent complete, and now the task is to get the facility up and running to see patients this summer. Dignitaries were on hand to take a look at the completed facility at 1320 Albert Street. The facility had been under construction since spring of 2022, with […]

The Government of Saskatchewan released its 2024/2025 budget, which includes $20.1 billion in spending. Of those investments, the City of Regina sees investments made towards it with new schools and expanding healthcare services, highlighting Regina’s investment. On the education front, the City sees numberous investments in new schools. The North Regina Joint-Use School will see […]

On the same day that thousands of teachers were striking outside the provincial legislature, the Government of Saskatchewan announced $3.3 billion for the Ministry of Education in their 2024-2025 provincial budget. Overall, education is seeing an increase of $247.8 million, or 8.1 per cent, over last year. It is targeted at supporting prekindergarten to grade […]

A total of $20.1 billion was invested in this year’s Provincial Budget, with significant investments in education and healthcare leading the way. Despite the ‘record investments’ highlighted by the provincial government, Official Opposition Leader Carla Beck said the government did nothing to address the biggest issue facing residents in the province. Affordability. “As families across […]

This year’s Saskatchewan budget delivers a total of $7.59 billion, an increase of $726.4 million or 10.6 per cent in health care. The budget expands patient care and services to meet the increasing demands of a growing population, increases access to primary care through support for physicians, nurse practitioners, and other health professions, and funds […]

Usually, a provincial budget is shrouded in mystery and secrecy, until the finance minister rises in the house to deliver the budget after 2 o’clock in the afternoon. This year is a little different.  In the on-going battle with teachers to decide how and where to spend money to make improvements in classrooms, the premier […]

In collaboration with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), STARS has initiated a virtual care trial to expedite critical patient care across the province. The program, known as STARS Virtual Care, enables Transport Physicians to establish secure video connections with local providers during active missions. The initiative facilitates immediate assessment, stabilization, and treatment support for critically […]

The Hospitals of Regina Foundation (HRF) has announced the launch of its 2024 Spring Home Lottery, offering participants the chance to win exciting prizes while supporting healthcare initiatives in Regina’s three hospitals. The top prize featured in this year’s lottery is a $1.4 million Grand Prize Showhome in The Creeks, accompanied by $50,000 cash. The […]

The Saskatchewan Health Authority says efforts are underway to reopen the Weyburn General Hospital after a strong chemical odour prompted an evacuation of the building. It says access to the hospital’s emergency department is expected to resume on Saturday afternoon now that the building has been ventilated and thoroughly cleaned. The health authority said yesterday […]

A reported gas leak has led to all patients and staff at the Weyburn General Hospital being evacuated. The Saskatchewan Health Authority says 22 patients have been evacuated to local care homes, and EMS is on standby to support evacuated patients. The SHA said they are coordinating with the Weyburn Police Service, Weyburn Fire Department […]