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Notice of Available Funding for External Educationals SUN is currently accepting applications for funding to the following external educationals: SFL/CLC Spring School, Moose Jaw, April 20-24 Prairie School for Union Women, Waskesiu, June 7-11 SFL OH&S Conference, Regina, September 16-18 (information pending) Funding is available for members to attend the following events:…

The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses is concerned about patient safety in the Regina Pasqua Hospital's emergency department. "We know that in an area designed to have 32 patients, they have 60. We are at a huge overcapacity issue," said SUN President Tracy Zambory. Zambory said the problem — while bad on Monday — is not brand new and has been happening for some time.…

Advocates say the lack of addictions treatment options in the Battlefords area is causing people seeking treatment to fall through the cracks, increasing the burden on local governments. Malcolm McNeil, a peer mentor and advisor who helps direct harm reduction initiatives in North Battleford, says he’s heard of people travelling as far as Edmonton to get a spot in a detoxification centre.…

Inside: Local Treasurers' 2020 Workshops View mailout

Della Magnusson doesn’t have to look far for a reminder of why the work she does matters. Hundreds of smiling faces wallpaper her office at the Westside Community Clinic — mothers, babies and growing families she’s supported over her years as a nurse practitioner in Saskatoon’s core neighbourhoods. Magnusson does all of the prenatal and women’s health care at the…