Tag Archives: People

New exhibit opens at WDM North Battleford
Western Development Museum North Battlefords (WDMNB) had an opening ceremony for their new J. Marjan Shone Shop Exhibit on Aug. 15 The new exhibit features the story of Jakob Marjan and his long-servi...
Aug 16, 2024

Former Hawk to have jersey retired in October
Greg Classen will soon have his jersey number hanging in the rafters for eternity, at the Centennial Arena in Nipawin.The former Hawk spent four seasons with the Black and Gold, putting up 73 goals an...
Aug 16, 2024

La Ronge women travel to Toronto for intensive dance workshop
Two women from La Ronge are back from Toronto after a four-day intensive Arabic and Egyptian dance workshop. Charlene Bosiak and Christen Ross participated in the workshop hosted by Yasmina Ramzy, a w...
Aug 15, 2024

Paige Crozon reflects on first Olympics
A Humboldt native has just returned from her very first Olympic Games, as she competed for Team Canada in 3x3 Women's Basketball.Thirty-year-old Paige Crozon, who is a three-time World Champion on the...
Aug 15, 2024

Ride for Refuge aiming to go bigger in third installment
Although the Ride for Refuge is still a couple months away, the excitement for the event is continuing to grow. The 3rd annual fundraising event is shaping up to be the biggest they've had so far, whe...
Aug 15, 2024

Outdoor rink, courts being built in honour of Jacob Leicht
A member of the 2017/18 Humboldt Broncos is being remembered with a 'place to play' being built in his name.The City of Humboldt, along with the Humboldt Broncos Memorial Committee and the annual golf...
Aug 14, 2024

Parade of Champions kicks off 2024 Northwest Territorial Days
Music, laughter, dancing, and the crowd's cheers filled the air on Tuesday night, echoing through the streets of North Battleford. The vibrant atmosphere drew thousands of community members together t...
Aug 14, 2024

Melfort athlete excited for 2nd Paralympic games
A local athlete will be heading to Paris, France for the 2024 Paralympic Games, in less than a week.Melfort native Julie Kozun will be participating on the women's sitting volleyball team, just as she...
Aug 14, 2024

Aircraft engineer recognized for excellence in Canadian aviation
Nathan Catte, who was raised in Air Ronge and currently lives in Prince Albert, has been recognized by Wings magazine in its annual Top 20 Under 40 program. The program recognizes young individuals un...
Aug 13, 2024

Community agencies partner to bring warmth this winter
The Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC) and BGC Battlefords (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada) have partnered for the 'Shared the Warmth' project to keep members of the comm...
Aug 13, 2024