Tag Archives: People
Benedict XVI, first pope to resign in 600 years, dies at age 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who tried to reawaken Christianity in a secularized Europe but will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign from the job...
Dec 31, 2022
Ian Tyson, Canadian folk icon and rancher, passes away
Sylvia Tyson is remembering her former husband Ian Tyson as a versatile and serious songwriter. The Canadian folk legend turned cowboy storyteller has died at age 89. His manager says the Victoria nat...
Dec 30, 2022
Lloydminster woman builds Christmas spirit through festive hobby
While Randa Hayward describes her Christmas village as her own little secret, the immaculate display that takes up half a room in her basement is truly anything but.A project that started in 2004 with...
Dec 29, 2022
Prairie North Co-op paying it forward to individuals who give back
Three local individuals have received multiple $50 gift cards, courtesy of Prairie North Co-op.Paul Wayne Zuck, Pat Rumberger, and Bonnie Cross were all awarded one gift card each, as well as an addit...
Dec 28, 2022
Tax increase not as high as once expected for Melfort residents
The City of Melfort has now officially released its 2023 budget.After tabling the budget earlier this month, council held a special meeting this past week.After deliberations, they adopted a tax incre...
Dec 28, 2022
Top stories of 2022 in Northeast Saskatchewan
It was a busy year for northeast Saskatchewan in 2022, as pandemic restrictions lessened, many businesses and events opened up, and people got back to projects that were halted or delayed over the pas...
Dec 26, 2022
North Stars share favourite holiday traditions
From turkey dinners with the family, to snowball fights, Christmas movies, and vacation plans, there's plenty of excitement that comes with the holiday season. That's why battlefordsNOW reporter and v...
Dec 24, 2022
Golden Shovel Awards back for 2023
When it snows, it means going outside and bracing the cold to keep your sidewalks and driveways clear and, in some cases, it creates a problem for those who have trouble getting around during the wint...
Dec 24, 2022
Extreme cold warning continues in Battlefords-Meadow Lake area
People will want to put on their woolies if they need to go outside in the Battlefords-Meadow Lake area. Environment and Climate Change Canada reports an extreme cold warning has been issued for the a...
Dec 23, 2022
Porcupine Sr. Blues raise over $20k for Porcupine Hope Fund
The Porcupine Plain Blues senior hockey team hosted the Tisdale Ramblers this past Saturday for a special 'Night of Hope' game.The contest raised money for the Porcupine Hope Fund, which supports crit...
Dec 23, 2022