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Blood donations running low in Saskatchewan
One in two people will need a donation of blood at some point in their life, but Saskatchewan is running short. Aaron Barlow with Canadian Blood Services said hospital demand for blood is outpacing do...
Nicole Garn
Oct 13, 2023
Calls grow for Trudeau to end MSM blood donation ban
OTTAWA - As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to make people sick across Canada, health authorities are imploring Canadians to donate blood - all Canadians except men who have had recent sex with other ...
CKOM News
Jun 13, 2020
Blood donations stay strong amid COVID-19 pandemic
After an initial spike in appointment cancellations when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Canadian Blood Services put a call out to donors. The organization has been thrilled with the response from comm...
Harrison Brooks
Apr 08, 2020
The Canadian Blood Services clinic on Eighth Street in Saskatoon. (Harrison Brooks/650 CKOM)
Woman shares story of quad accident to spur blood donations
For years Carrie Derin was the one working at Canadian Blood Services, keeping the country's blood supply safe and urging people to give. But in August 2012, Derin was in a quadding accident in Moose ...
Joseph Ho
Jan 28, 2019
Blood donors needed as donations hit summer lull
While it's important for people to get out and donate blood, the summer months often see a decline in donors. Canadian Blood Services is issuing a call for donors, with over 22,000 needed before Labou...
Britton Gray
Aug 15, 2018
Canadian Blood Services issues a request for donations prior to the September long weekend. (2018) canadianbloodservices.com
Saskatchewan sees jump in blood, organ donors
Saskatchewan showed its community spirit and generosity the only way it could in the days following the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Charitable efforts began pouring in from across the country. But rig...
CKOM News
Apr 11, 2018
Blood donors needed with Canadian reserves running low
Blood reserve levels are at a critical point across the country, and Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is asking people to come out and donate. Currently, CBS reserves are sitting around 12,000 units of b...
CKOM News
Jun 14, 2017
Canadian Blood Services suggest 'dip' in donations due to Saskatoon private plasma clinic
A new private plasma clinic in Saskatoon is causing problems for Canadian Blood Services. Canadian Plasma Resources opened in February, offering donors $25 gift certificates in exchange for plasma, th...
Dec 28, 2016
Controversial plasma collection centre opens in Saskatoon
In a chilly room, the CEO of a private company that collects plasma from blood points to a white freezer where the plasma will be stored in the new Saskatoon facility-the company's first collection ce...
Feb 18, 2016
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The former Saskatchewan Rush star snapped an 11-11 tie with a goal in the fourth quarter.
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