Tag Archives: People
Possible COVID-19 exposure in Cut Knife
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is issuing an advisory after confirmation that an individual who was at a business in Cut Knife tested positive for COVID-19 during the time when they were likely inf...
Jul 20, 2020
Demand for fresh produce doubles via growers co-op food box program
NANAIMO - A popular produce delivery program for the mid-island has grown substantially as food security is pushed to the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online registrations for the weekly pr...
Jul 19, 2020
Pius Pfeifer remembered by family and community ahead of funeral
On Monday, a pioneer of the Battlefords community will be laid to rest.Pius Pfeifer, long-time businessman and community builder, passed away July 11 at the age of 90. He leaves behind a legacy of ind...
Jul 18, 2020
Kâniyâsihk Cultural Camp calling on youth and knowledge keepers to assist with preserving traditional practices
The kniysihk Cultural Camps (kCC) and k-nysihk mkiwhpa Cree Academy of Excellence-Immersion School (kCAE) were created by Dr. Kevin wsakysiw Lewis as a way to preserve the Cree language and to promote...
Jul 17, 2020
Missing North Battleford woman found
Ashley Gliege was located safe and sound.The 30-year-old North Battleford resident was declared missing July 16, before law enforcement confirmed her status on Friday.--josh.ryan@jpbg.caOn Twitter: @J...
Jul 17, 2020
Fry sizzles at Sask. juniors with massive middle round
Shell Lake's Brooklin Fry is the 2020 junior provincial golf champion, after a big win at Swift Current's Elmwood Golf Club Thursday.Fry won by a 10-shot margin over reigning champion Autumn Neiszner ...
Jul 17, 2020
Doctor looking to hear from people who have had virtual appointments
Dr. Paul Acheampong is a Prince Albert doctor who is an assistant professor at the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine and also specializes in general internal medicine. However right now h...
Jul 17, 2020
Battlefords RCMP ask public for help in locating missing woman
UPDATE: Ashley Gliege has now been located. -North Battleford RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 30 year-old female.Ashley Gliege of North Battleford was reported missing t...
Jul 17, 2020
Colby Friedrich finishes junior golf career on a high note
Local golfer Colby Friedrich wrapped up his junior golfing career with a sixth place finish at the Saskatchewan Junior Boys Championship this week in Swift Current.Friedrich got out to a great start t...
Jul 17, 2020
‘Uncomfortable… but it absolutely needs to be talked about’: systemic racism experiences in Melfort
Following nearly two months of protests around the world sparked by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn., the discussion of systemic racism made its way to Melfort.A panel discussion and ...
Jul 17, 2020