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Saskatchewan is rolling out its virtual access to addiction medicine (VAAM) program to three communities including Lloydminster, Nipawin and Cumberland House. Residents on the Alberta-side of Lloydminster have had provincial virtual addictions support available as of last fall.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is deploying metal detectors at major urban hospitals after frontline health‑care workers raised urgent concerns about safety, citing an increasing number of weapons found on patients and threats directed at medical staff.

The emergency department in Turtleford is now using virtual physician support as local health‑care staffing shortages continue.

Individuals who visited the Emergency Department or Registration Area at Lloydminster Hospital (3820 43 Ave) on September 27, 2025, between 2:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., may have been exposed to the virus.

With a health facility assessment currently underway, Lloydminster residents will have a chance to weigh in on the health needs of the area on Sep. 18 at the Community Health Meeting.

The Sask NDP is laying the blame for the state of healthcare in Saskatchewan at the feet of the SaskParty government which has held power for 18 years.

Five new health positions are being advertised by the SHA for Lloydminster.

The Green Sleeve Program is for Alberta residents and the Yellow Sleeve for Saskatchewan. The document storage sleeve can hold your Health Care Directive, proxy, and emergency contact information in one place. EMS will know to look for the sleeve and can use the information to help with your medical care if you cannot speak for yourself.