Tag Archives: People
Ace was pulled but the chase continues in Melfort
Melfort's Chase the Ace will be back to 52 cards in the deck after just five weeks into the community fundraiser.The ace of spades was pulled by Sherry McJuray last night resulting in a cheque for $68...
Nov 01, 2019 Sherry McJuray pulls the ace of spades at Melfort's Chase the Ace. (Facebook/Melfort and Area Community Chase the Ace)
La Ronge resident concerned about rabbit snares near popular walking trails
A resident of La Ronge wants to warn others of the presence of rabbit snares along local walking trails after an incident involving one of her dogs this week.Kelsi Ward stated her partner Jeff was wal...
Nov 01, 2019 Both of Ward's dogs have been caught in rabbit snares in the trails. (submitted photo/Kelsi Ward)
Mirasty retires as SMVS librarian after 40 years
Edna Mirasty spent 40 years working as a librarian for the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) and this Halloween marked her final day on the job.She first began working at Kitaski School as the secretar...
Oct 31, 2019 Edna Mirasty is a Lac La Ronge Indian Band member born and raised in La Ronge. (Senator Myles Venne School/Facebook)
Battlefords Volleyball Club offers sport for all ages
As the school volleyball season begins to wrap up early November, the club volleyball season is just getting started. Already underway at the Battlefords Volleyball Club is the youngest age group, the...
Oct 31, 2019 The Battlefords Volleyball Club’s Atomic Smashball Program is
all about introducing the sport to children at a young age, offering a fun
approach to the game while teaching the fundamentals to tomorrow’s club
volleyball players. (submitted photo/Shari Dueck)
P.A. paramedics grieve loss of Meadow Lake colleague
Representatives from paramedic services around the province will converge on Regina on Sunday for the memorial service of Leigh Schroeder. A delegation from Parkland Ambulance will be among the attend...
Oct 31, 2019 Paramedic Leigh Schroeder was killed responding to a call north of Meadow Lake. (supplied photo/Speers Funeral Chapel)
Winter tires a staple of Saskatchewan winters
With snow this week, residents of the Battlefords are lining up to get winter tires for their vehicles.With the increased demand, tire shops around the communities have been lined up out the door.batt...
Oct 31, 2019 Winter driving conditions are on their way. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Funeral today for teen boy who passed away in collision claiming three lives
Jerome Coulineur, the 14-year-old boy who passed away in a motor-vehicle collision last week, is being laid to rest today in Canoe Lake. Jans Bay Mayor Joyce Maurice said a wake service was held for t...
Oct 31, 2019 The two children who passed away Oct. 25. (Funeral Expenses for Jerome and Kinzey/GoFundMe)
Marauders boys volleyball win city finals in straight sets
The St. Mary Marauders senior volleyball team won the city finals over the Carlton Crusaders.They won in straight sets, 29-19, 25-18 and 25-17 on Wednesday night at Ecole St. Mary. The Marauders' win ...
Oct 31, 2019 The St. Mary Marauders senior boys volleyball team celebrate their city final win over the Carlton Crusaders. (Ecole St. Mary volleyball/Twitter)
Saskatchewan's Constant Reminder heading to Toronto
After eight years of performing and recording, the boys from Constant Reminder are setting their sights on new opportunity.The band of brothers from James Smith Cree Nation are heading to Toronto next...
Oct 31, 2019 (Facebook/Constant Reminder)
‘What was the point?’: SaskTel employee frustrated with tentative contract
After 17 days of job action, including frigid days on the picket line, some workers at SaskTel are frustrated with the tentative contract agreed to by the union.During negotiations and picketing, Unif...
Oct 31, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)