Addiction | Meridian Source

Sask. launches new virtual addiction medicine program

byMeridian Source Staff

January 30, 2026

New Saskatchewan law would allow compulsory addiction care

byMeridian Source Staff

December 8, 2025

Residents in Recovery: Helping people get back on track

byDan Gray

August 25, 2025

Drug treatment court comes to the Battlefords

byDan Gray

July 13, 2025

Latest News

SHA expands use of metal detectors in urban emergency departments
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is expanding the use of metal detectors in urban emergency departments as part of efforts to improve hospital safety and security. Read more: Tootoo, Janzen Ignite Lloydminster during mental health event Metal detectors were installed this week at emergency departments in Saskatoon and Regina. Installation took place Monday at St.…
Sask. launches new virtual addiction medicine program
Saskatchewan is expanding addiction treatment with a new virtual program in three communities, the province announced Monday. Read more: Magowan shows his game face in Lloyd The Virtual Access to Addiction Medicine (VAAM) program is launching in Lloydminster, Nipawin, Cumberland House — Cree Nation and Northern Village, and at all provincial detox and treatment centres.…
City of Lloydminster open house packs OTS room
A crowd of eager residents packed the OTS room at the Servus Sports Centre for the City of Lloydminster’s southwest area structure plan open house. “We did have a great turnout to this event,” said Natasha Pidkowa, City of Lloydminster manager of planning on Jan. 29. Read more: Lakeland eyes hosting women’s hockey nationals She…
Lakeland eyes hosting women’s hockey nationals
Lakeland College, respected in Western Canadian women’s hockey circles and beyond, believes Lloydminster would be an ideal host for the first national female collegiate hockey championship. Read more: Women’s hockey Rustlers win 10 straight The reigning Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference champion Lakeland Rustlers are pushing the national agenda in hopes they could host the inaugural…
Vermilion RCMP respond to serious collision on Highway 16
Vermilion RCMP is currently on the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 16 westbound near Vermilion. Highway 16 westbound was closed between Range Roads 72 and 73 as emergency crews responded on Jan. 30. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes. RCMP say an update will be provided…