Jenny Hagan

5 days ago | discovermoosejaw.com | Jenny Hagan

Saskatchewan is expanding its infant immunization program to protect all newborns from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) during peak respiratory illness season, the province announced this week. Beginning this fall, every baby born in Saskatchewan from one month prior to the start of RSV season — which typically runs from Oct. 1 to March 31 — will be eligible to receive a publicly funded RSV immunization at birth, with parental consent.

5 days ago | discovermoosejaw.com | Jenny Hagan

Dr. Pamela Arnold of Regina has been elected president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA), becoming the organization’s 59th president. Arnold was chosen by physician delegates during the SMA’s 2025 Spring Representative Assembly, held Friday at Saskatoon’s Sheraton Cavalier. She succeeds Dr. Andre Grobler of Prince Albert and will serve a one-year term. “I am humbled that the physicians of Saskatchewan have entrusted me with this honour,” said Arnold.

6 days ago | discovermoosejaw.com | Jenny Hagan

As Saskatchewan heads into another severe weather season, officials are urging residents to take practical steps to prepare for storms, tornadoes, and extreme conditions as part of Emergency Preparedness Week, running May 4 to 10, 2025. This year’s theme, “Be prepared. Know your risks,” emphasizes understanding local weather hazards and having emergency plans and kits ready—particularly as unseasonably warm temperatures are already setting the stage for early storm activity.

6 days ago | swiftcurrentonline.com | Jenny Hagan

A Kindersley father says his ordinary evening at home turned into an unforgettable one after discovering a $100,000 lottery win — all while holding his baby. Miguel Malana checked his LOTTO MAX with EXTRA ticket using the Lotto Spot app and was stunned when the screen lit up with six figures. “I was sitting with the baby and checked my ticket on the app,” Malana said in a Sask Lotteries news release.

1 week ago | westcentralonline.com | Jenny Hagan

A 52-year-old North Battleford man is facing charges after allegedly assaulting an RCMP officer during a traffic stop in the city. According to Saskatchewan RCMP, members of the North Battleford Crime Reduction Team conducted a traffic stop on May 7 around 7:30 p.m. after noticing a passenger not wearing a seatbelt. Police say the driver, identified as Leon Night, got out of the vehicle and confronted officers.