For generation of hockey fans we was “The Flower”. Hockey legend Guy LaFleur has died from cancer, at the age of 70. LaFleur was a smooth skating prolific scorer who is still in the Montreal Canadiens record book leading the franchise in points, and assists. Lafleur was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2019, and despite […]
There was a huge donation made to battle cancer and support Stars air ambulance at the Hereford sale at Agribition. Agribition president Chris Lees donated a heifer calf and the amount of support was 72 thousand dollars. Lees says he and his wife have faced some health issues and wanted to give back to […]
Known to the many she inspired over the years as ‘Warrior D’, well known Saskatchewanian and Ontario native Dionne Warner, has passed away at the age of 55. Warner was self described as a nine time cancer survivor, she was first diagnosed back in 1995, when she was 30-years-old. Over the years Warner battled and […]
Former NHLer and Winnipeg Jets legend Dale Hawerchuk has died after his battle with cancer. He was 57 years old. It is with heavy hearts that we report the passing of our head coach and friend, Dale Hawerchuk. On behalf of the entire Barrie Colts organization and our fans, our condolences and thoughts are with […]
Six more illnesses are being added to the “presumed” Workers’ Compensation coverage for Saskatchewan firefighters. The province is adding prostate, skin, breast, cervical, ovarian cancer and multiple myeloma to the list of occupational diseases with presumed coverage. Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan says this was an important step for the province. “We […]
Childhood and Youth Cancer Awareness month was recognized at the Saskatchewan Legislature Thursday with a flag-raising ceremony. Some provincial dignitaries were able to join in the ceremony, including highways minister and former minister of rural and remote health Greg Ottenbreit. He said it’s important to recognize the battle these families go through. “Three years ago, […]
Saskatchewan will play a role in a national cancer centre network aimed at developing precision cancer medicine for Canadians. The federal government has promised $150-million over the next five years for the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centre Network. The Terry Fox Research Institute is launching the initiative with the Saskatchewan component being set up at […]
