Tag Archives: People

LLRIB announces passing of respected Elder
It is with great sadness and the deepest sympathy that Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) announces the passing of Elder Paul William Roberts, 72, affectionately known as Elder Bill. He passed away Sund...
Aug 03, 2023

Remembering 'Mr. Baseball' Bob Colliar
Robert (Bob) Colliar passed away with family by his side on July 31 at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy of a life lived in the community. Colliar was a former Mayor of Meota and a member of Meot...
Aug 03, 2023

P.A.'s Pritchard runs it back as National Champion in U20 Women’s Heptathlon
Shelaine Pritchard is golden again. The Prince Albert track star won her second straight gold medal at the National Track and Field Championships back in July in the U20 Women's Heptathlon.Pritchard s...
Aug 03, 2023

Nipawin Fire Chief credits dispatchers for success of vehicle fire response
Morning coffee was interrupted for the Nipawin Fire Department (NFD) on Wednesday, as they were called out to a vehicle fire, northwest of the Village of Love.At about 8 a.m., firefighters were dispat...
Aug 03, 2023

Mosquito First Nation hosts 2023 Youth Soccer Championships
Over 1,200 players from 77 teams representing 16 different First Nations communities across the province came to North Battleford over the weekend, as Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nat...
Aug 03, 2023

Kinistin Saulteaux Nation signs agricultural benefits claim, hosts ribbon cutting for new resource center
Wednesday (Aug. 2) marked a big day for the Kinistin Salteaux Nation (KSN), as federal government officials present to celebrate multiple accomplishments.First, Felix Thomas, Chief of the Kinistin Sau...
Aug 03, 2023

North Battleford Beavers clinch NSRBL Championship
For the first time in 26 years, the North Battleford Beavers are on top of the senior baseball mountain as North Sask. River Baseball League champions. The Beavers defeated the Unity Cardinals 9-3 Tue...
Aug 02, 2023

From Prince Albert Raider to Stanley Cup Champion
It's finally sunk in for a former Prince Albert Raider that he's now a Stanley Cup Champion.Brayden Pachal won hockey's greatest trophy with the Vegas Golden Knights nearly two months ago.He officiall...
Aug 02, 2023

Melfort and District Museum celebrates northeast archaeologist
A northeast archaeologist was celebrated at the Melfort and District Museum on Tuesday (Aug. 1).A special collection of archaeological artifacts was presented, which featured the work of late amateur ...
Aug 02, 2023

Battlefords locals shine on international basketball stage
A trio of Battlefords locals are coming off a summer to remember, taking home championship hardware with Team Saskatchewan at a series of international basketball tournaments in Seal Beach, California...
Aug 02, 2023