It’s International Overdose Awareness Day. Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Everett Hindley said in a news release that the day is an opportunity to remind people who use drugs, their family, and the public of the resources available to reduce the risk of an overdose… or potentially save the life of someone who is […]
The Government of Saskatchewan rejected a Sask. NDP motion to create a special bipartisan committee to study the mental health and addictions crisis in the province. The motion called on both parties to find solutions to the high number of suicides by hearing from affected families, experts and leaders. The Sask. Party did not agree […]
The future of the Extendicare facilities was discussed during Thursday’s Question Period at the Legislative assembly The SHA assumed the responsibilities as administrators for the long term care services at the five Extendicare facilities in the province earlier this year. Minister Responsible for Seniors Everett Hindley says the government is undergoing an evaluation process. “Our […]
More scathing criticism of the provincial government’s proposed Bill 70 — which would alter security on the Legislative grounds — was discussed today during Question Period. As part of the bill, a new security team would assume many duties that are currently occupied by a group overseen by the sergeant of arms. Opposition deputy leader […]
The Saskatchewan and Alberta governments are renewing their agreement to cooperate on health services in a community that spans their shared border. There was an official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two provinces Monday morning, which lays out a renewed agreement originally signed in 2014 for the delivery of health services in […]
