Natasha Wiebe

Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan (SASS) and the Government of Saskatchewan have recognized the month of May as Sexual Violence Prevention Month (SVPM), expanding the initiative from a single week to a month-long focus. 

Raven Daer, Communications Specialist with Envision Counselling and Support Centre, explains SVPM is part of a broader effort to end sexual violence. 

“Sexual violence prevention is essentially just getting out the education surrounding this important topic and finding ways to work together to end sexual violence across the province.” 

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) issued a public notice on Saturday about a potential measles exposure in Weyburn. Anyone who was at Walmart in Weyburn on April 17 between 3:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. is advised to monitor for symptoms of measles for 21 days following the potential exposure. 

Dr. Stanley Enebeli is the Medical Health Officer for Weyburn and Estevan. He says they are investigating the outbreak and believe this is an imported case, as the cases come from the same household, with a recent history of travel to the United States.  

Conservative Candidate for the riding of Souris-Moose Mountain, Steven Bonk, has been elected as Member of Parliament, taking over as incumbent for Dr. Robert Kitchen. Bonk was stationed at the Weyburn Legion for election night, with local dignitaries including MLA for Weyburn-Bengough Mike Weger, MLA for Moosomin Montmartre Kevin Weedmark, and Weyburn Mayor Jeff Richards.  

Bonk addressed those in attendance, thankful for the support he has felt from the nomination through the campaign.  

Residents, workers, students over the age of 16 are being asked for their input on southeast Saskatchewan's capacity to support people escaping gender based and domestic violence. 

Envision Counselling and Support Centre is heading up a feasibility study looking at the possibility of creating a shelter in the region. Executive Director at Envision, Lynda Rideout, explains this will serve an important need for domestic violence victims in the region. 

After a long winter, many people look forward to the spring weather. However, the season can bring some adverse reactions as many people experience seasonal allergies that develop at the same time every year. 

In a written response, Medical Health Officer for the Saskatchewan Health Authority, Dr. Stanley Enebeli explains these symptoms are caused by exposure to pollens from trees, grasses, or weeds. The amount and type of pollen in the air can vary depending on the season, however pollen count is typically higher in the warmer months. 

With snow having disappeared from much of the province, the Water Security Agency (WSA) provided an update on spring runoff and reservoir levels in Saskatchewan. With snowmelt almost over, WSA president Shawn Jaques says runoff is in the normal to slightly above normal range. 

“We don't expect any significant flooding risk in the province this year. However, there's always the risk or instances where there's some localized out of channel flows where runoff is a bit higher.” 

Jody Holzmiller has been officially appointed CEO and President of Southeast College, after serving in the interim role since July. She will step into the permanent position on May 1st. 

Holzmiller brings a wealth of experience from her 20 years with the college, and the Saskatchewan college system. 

“It is both a pleasure and an honour to have been given the opportunity to fill the interim role since July and now be awarded the permanent role as CEO. I think what I bring to the position is the experience and the knowledge of the Saskatchewan College system.” 

After a long winter, many people look forward to the spring weather. However, the season can bring some adverse reactions, as many people experience seasonal allergies that develop at the same time every year. 

In a written response, Medical Health Officer for the Saskatchewan Health Authority, Dr. Stanley Enebeli, explains that these symptoms are caused by exposure to pollens from trees, grasses, or weeds. The amount and type of pollen in the air can vary depending on the season, however, pollen count is typically higher in the warmer months. 

News broke of a potential newborn health crisis over the weekend when an anonymous email was published by the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) last Thursday, appearing to be written by a frontline worker in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Regina General Hospital. This was followed with comments published yesterday morning.  

It outlines a dire situation in the NICU that has lasted for weeks, including operating over capacity with staff working extended hours and multiple overtime shifts.  

After a long winter, many people look forward to the spring weather. However, the season can bring some adverse reactions, as many people experience seasonal allergies that develop at the same time every year. 

In a written response, Medical Health Officer for the Saskatchewan Health Authority, Dr. Stanley Enebeli, explains that these symptoms are caused by exposure to pollens from trees, grasses, or weeds. The amount and type of pollen in the air can vary depending on the season, however, pollen count is typically higher in the warmer months.