Tag Archives: People
Local veterinarians speak on stress after report on mental health
Veterinarians in Central Saskatchewan say sleep deprivation, long working hours, and stressful working conditions can make their job difficult at times.A recent study published in the Journal of Ameri...
Mar 03, 2020 Dr. Peter Surkan (left) of Park Range Veterinary Services in Prince Albert said being a veterinarian can be a stressful job. (submitted photo/Brenda Smith)
Battlefords Gang Task Force wraps up a busy February
February was a busy month for the Battlefords Gang Task Force. On three separate occasions they made arrests that led to charges.On Wednesday Feb. 18 Battlefords RCMP arrested and charged one male and...
Mar 03, 2020 Battlefords Gang Task Force had a busy February. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
La Ronge musician awaiting release of EP
La Ronge teacher Dara Schindelka believes she has the greatest job in the world, but she's excited for her musical ambitions as she waits to release her first extended-play (EP)-album.While the full f...
Mar 02, 2020 Dara Schindelka has been a teacher at Pre-Cam Community School for five years. (B/W Photo/Facebook)
Mustangs celebrate succesful season at annual Awards Banquet
After what was a successful weekend on the ice, the Melfort Mustangs got to celebrate their accomplishments with their annual Awards Banquet on Sunday, March. 1.A total of 21 awards were handed out by...
Mar 02, 2020 (Back L to R) Ben Tkachuk, Tian Rask, Tyson Meyers, Shawn Parkinson, Nolan Kadachuk, Alex Rondeau. (Front L to R) Zach Anderson, Kenzie Arnold, Kyle Bosch, Seth McCulloch, Ben Chase, Ryan MacLean, Lucas Ochitwa. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Duo prepare for Swinging with the Stars
Contestants are going through their moves in preparation for the upcoming Swinging with the Stars competition, a fundraiser for Hopes Home.On March 7, seven local celebrities will be paired with a pro...
Mar 02, 2020 Chelsea, left, and Randy Krammer, right, in dynamic pose during a practice routine on Sunday. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
World religions conference reflects common ground in diverse perspectives
It was a time for understanding Saturday when six speakers from different cultures and religious perspectives came together for the Pathway to Peace conference at the North Battleford Library.Quentin ...
Mar 01, 2020 Left to right, Wes Fine Day (Indigenous), Amandeep Singh (Sikhism), and Pastor Keith Klippenstein (Christian) were among the speakers at the event. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars fall 3-1 to Klippers as regular season concludes
The Battlefords North Stars fell 3-1 to the rival Klippers in Kindersley Saturday night, to close out their regular season at the West Central Events Centre. Liam Fraser scored the game winner for the...
Mar 01, 2020 Despite their loss, Saturday was not without its bright spots for the North Stars, as forward Quintin Loon-Stewardson picked up his team leading 30th goal of the season to hit the benchmark in the final game of the schedule. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars look to stay hot, cap season on high note in Kindersley
While it may feel like just yesterday the Battlefords North Stars opened their season with back-to-back wins over the rival Klippers; the team will now draw the campaign to a close Saturday hoping to ...
Feb 29, 2020 Stars’ forward Ryland McNinch picked up his sixth goal of the season Friday night at the Civic Centre, and has now scored in back-to-back games heading into Saturday night’s matchup against the Klippers. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
P.A. residents celebrate leap year birthdays
Welcome to the leap year catch-up day Prince Albert. There are 366 days this year and for those who are born on this special occasion, February 29, it's a rare opportunity.A few Prince Albert resident...
Feb 29, 2020 Few and far between birthdays: Darci Haydukewich is pictured in the middle wearing green glasses celebrating a past and rare birthday. (Submitted photo/Darci Haydukewich)
Stars top Klippers 5-4 in Friday thriller to cap home schedule
The Battlefords North Stars gave their hometown crowd a show Friday night, topping the division rival Kinderlsey Klippers 5-4 in dramatic fashion, for a win in their final home game of the season. Sta...
Feb 29, 2020 Stars’ 'AP' call-up, Holden Doell (#14) celebrates with teammates Seth Summers (#27), Quintin Loon-Stewardson (#22), Jaxon Steele (#19) and Matthew Fletcher (#4) following a Battlefords’ goal Friday night at the Civic Centre. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)