Murray Wood: Mosquitopalooza
Mosquitoes are, sadly, part of summer in Saskatchewan but on a camping trip Murray found this is an epic year for the bu...
Tag Archives: Health
Safety measures at St. Paul's account for social issues: CEO
The head of St. Paul's Hospital says they're working to improve safety for patients and families, while also taking the needs of the surrounding area into consideration. St. Paul's Hospital president ...
Jun 01, 2018 St. Paul's Hospital. (Emmanuel Care)
Gordon and Jill Rawlinson donate $250K to new ER at RUH
Gordon and Jill Rawlinson, the owners of Rawlco Radio, are donating $250,000 to help build a new emergency centre at Royal University Hospital (RUH). When it opens next year, the new emergency room wi...
May 25, 2018 The new emergency area under construction at Saskatoon's Royal University Hospital. (RUH Foundation)
Saskatchewan sees jump in blood, organ donors
Saskatchewan showed its community spirit and generosity the only way it could in the days following the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Charitable efforts began pouring in from across the country. But rig...
Apr 11, 2018
5 things to know about the 2018 Sask. budget
Listen online to 650 CKOM's live coverage of Budget Day in Saskatchewan. If you're shopping for a used car or new appliance, get ready to pay extra in Saskatchewan. The provincial budget unveiled Tues...
Apr 10, 2018
Sask. budget 2018 sees PST added to appliances, used cars
Saskatchewan consumers will be hit again in this year's budget as more changes are being made to the provincial sales tax (PST). It's one of the initiatives provincial Finance Minister Donna Harpauer ...
Apr 10, 2018 Starting on April 11, people will have to pay PST when buying a used vehicle in Saskatchewan, with some exception. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Radiothon raises 243K to support adult ER at RUH
People across Saskatchewan dug deep Wednesday to help support the new adult emergency department at Royal University Hospital (RUH). 650 CKOM was among the broadcasters joining in the GREAT.ER Campaig...
Mar 21, 2018 Dr. Alison Turnquist with a large blueprint for the new adult ER at Royal University Hospital on March 20, 2018. (Daniella Ponticelli/650 CKOM)
Computer shop receiving private medical documents from SHA
A North Battleford business owner is fed up with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) as he continues getting patient records faxed to his machine. The fax number for Kelly's Computer Works shares ...
Mar 12, 2018
Judge reserves decision on appeal filed by nurse fined for Facebook comments
A Saskatoon judge has reserved his decision on an appeal filed by a nurse who was fined $26,000 for criticizing the quality of care her grandparents received in a long-term care facility. The Saskatch...
Jan 19, 2018
Reminder: Sask. health cards expire Dec. 31
With a new year only weeks away, the provincial government is reminding people to make sure their Saskatchewan health cards are up-to-date. According to the province, most health cards are set to expi...
Dec 11, 2017
Province launches single Saskatchewan Health Authority
The days of multiple health regions in Saskatchewan are over. Monday marked the transfer of power to the new Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), amalgamating the province's 12 health regions under on...
Dec 04, 2017
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