Man Hospitalized After Collision on Gateway Boulevard; Bystanders Perform CPR Timely CPR can make a crucial difference during an emergency. This proved true on Saturday evening after a collision on Gateway Boulevard near 38 Avenue, where a man was seriously injured and later hospitalized. According to witness Sonya Lambert, the man had been standing while […]
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Woman Grazed by Stray Bullet During St. Louis Cardinals Game Quick access to first aid can make a critical difference during unexpected emergencies. This was the case in St. Louis, where a woman attending a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game was grazed in the arm by a stray bullet that police believe came from outside
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Good Samaritans Use CPR and AED to Save Man at Saskatoon Round Dance Quick intervention with CPR and an automated external defibrillator (AED) helped save the life of a 65-year-old man who collapsed during a Valentine’s Day round dance at the Saskatoon Indian and Metis Friendship Centre. The man’s heart suddenly stopped beating late Wednesday
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As the cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, the province implemented regulations that businesses in Saskatoon should strictly comply. The province stated that those not following the rules are putting schools, businesses, and health facilities at risk. The Saskatchewan Health Authority has fined a business $14,000 for operating during COVID-19 restrictions. The fine is $10,000
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Teen in Serious Condition After Medical Emergency at Sunnyside Park Pool Quick and confident first aid—especially CPR—can make a life-saving difference during an emergency. This was the case at Sunnyside Park swimming pool, where a 14-year-old boy was left in serious condition after going into medical distress while swimming with friends. Paramedics and police were
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Doctor Performs CPR After Runner Collapses Near Edmonton Marathon Finish Line A quick response can make all the difference in a medical emergency. That was the case during the Edmonton Marathon when a man collapsed just blocks from the finish line and stopped breathing. Thanks to the swift actions of a passing doctor, the man
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Emergencies can occur without warning but quick thinking and prompt delivery of CPR can help save lives. The life-saving measures can help improve the chances of survival. In a vehicular accident involving several vehicles, one person was reportedly killed despite the attempted delivery of CPR. At the time of the incident, there were several vehicles
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Woman Fatally Attacked by Black Bear While on Phone With Her Father Immediate emergency response can save lives, but even fast action isn’t always enough. A tragic incident at McKie Lake, Saskatchewan, left a 44-year-old woman fatally injured after a sudden black bear attack near her family cabin. The victim, Stephanie Blais, had been spending
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As the second wave sweeps through B.C., expect more health orders on the way. With the spike in the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in B.C., the provincial government has ordered that masks be worn in indoor public spaces. Before the order was announced, wearing masks in public places was a recommendation from health
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Three young girls rescued a 5-year old from drowning in northern Manitoba. The girls, only around 8 were skipping rocks on Friday close to their Grand Rapids home when they saw 5-year old Lakeisha floating face down in the water. One of the girls jumped into the water and dragged the child to the shore
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For five months, Montreal paramedics were told to suspect CPR efforts on patients whose hearts had stopped. It was considered too risky at a time when COVID-10 was not well understood. The decision was made in conjunction with Quebec’s health ministry and its college of physicians. During those five months, starting in early April, some
The police did not charge any of the participants during the event but recorded it with body-cameras and with notes. Tickets were handed out to several organizers and attendees of a newly illegal anti-mask protest in downtown Calgary last weekend. In at least one instance, police officers issuing the tickets were angrily greeted by a
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A woman who was trapped in her vehicle was saved. Brent Turnbull’s attempt to clear his head before the semifinal did not turn out the way he had planned. Before every game, the team would usually go to Tim Hortons, but Turnbull decided to go ahead of the team, walking to a restaurant in Fredericton
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The announcement that masks will be mandatory in all indoor public spaces in British Columbia was welcome news to retailers who have struggled to enforce mask-wearing in their stores. The Retail Council of Canada had been pushing the province to make face masks or coverings a requirement for weeks. It will not be easier for
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The Calgary city council voted 11-3 to continue the mandatory face mask bylaw, following a recommendation from the administration that no changes be made. The objectives of the bylaw include increasing the usage of face masks or coverings to help reduce transmission of COVID-19 and to keep Calgary’s economy open. The early indications are that
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Teen Recognized for Saving Her Father During Sudden Cardiac Arrest A 14-year-old Winnipeg girl is being celebrated for her quick thinking and life-saving actions after her father collapsed from cardiac arrest shortly after returning from a jog. When 47-year-old Tony Warzel suddenly collapsed at home, his daughter Andrea immediately called 911 while her mother, Susan,
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The attorneys for former ‘Bachelor’ contestant Chris Soules stated that he delivered CPR on an Iowa farmer who died after Soules rear-ended his tractor back in April. Road accident Based on the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, the attorneys filed a motion on Monday which seeks the dismissal of the charge against Soules – who leaves the
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According to doctors, the medical system in Airdrie is close to a breaking point. A group representing all 50 of Airdrie’s family physicians has asked the city to make masks mandatory. The existing bylaw in Airdrie which was approved by the council at the end of July states that mask-wearing will be made mandatory when
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The victim of a snowmobile crash was given CPR. The incident involving Jeffrey Lindsay was a sergeant with the 1st Canadian Ranger Patrol Group in Yellowknife. Lindsay, 46-years old was from Brantford, Ontario, and the father of twin 12-year-old boys. According to Lt. Col. Tim Halfkenny, commanding officer of the 1st Canadian Ranger Patrol Group,
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