Tag Archives: People
Rock the Mission empowers northern girls and women
It was an exciting week in Stanley Mission for all those who participated in the first annual Rock the Mission event. It was held at Keethanow Elementary School between Feb. 17 to 21 and included 20 y...
Feb 24, 2020 Rock the Mission was held last week in Stanley Mission. (submitted photo/Eliza Doyle)
Northlands College officially opens Elie Fleury Cultural Centre
Honoured and humbled are the words Elie Fleury used to describe the feeling of having a space at Northlands College dedicated to him and his years of service in education. "I never dreamt in my life t...
Feb 21, 2020 A ribbon ceremony occurred to officially open the centre. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Ben Christensen receives Citizen of the Decade accolade
Ben Christensen has been named as one of the Citizens of the Decade by Discovery Co-op, the North Battlefords Lion's Club and 1050 CJNB. He joins Rob Rongve as the co-winner of this award.Christensen'...
Feb 21, 2020 Ben Christensen is a co-winner of the citizen of the decade award. (Facebook photo/Ben Christensen)
'You kind of forgive but you never forget': Questions remain decades after Henribourg woman's death
This past Valentine's Day, Jacqueline (Jackie) Lavoie would have celebrated her 58th birthday, but there were no celebrations, just lingering questions and pain for her family.Lavoie died in a car cra...
Feb 20, 2020 Jackie Lavoie was only 23 when she passed away suddenly on May 4, 1985. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Rob Rongve named as co-winner of citizen of the decade
Rob Rongve has been named as one of the Citizens of the Decade by Discovery Co-op, the North Battlefords Lion's Club and 1050 CJNB. He joins Ben Christiansen as the co-winner of this award.Rongve's no...
Feb 20, 2020 Rob Rongve is a co-winner of the citizen of the decade award. (supplied photo/Rob Rongve)
P.A. Kinsmen celebrate club centennial
The Kinsmen Club is marking 100 years of service in Canada. Brad Amy, former president of the Prince Albert Kinsmen Club, said the national organization's roots in Canada can be traced back to Hamilto...
Feb 20, 2020 P.A. Kinsmen Club members with this year's Citizen of the Year Janet Carriere. (Facebook/Prince Albert Kinsmen Club)
Loop program feeds area farm animals while tackling food waste
A White Fox area farm is one of the latest beneficiaries of the Loop Resource Program that has recently partnered with Cindy's Independent Grocer.The program sees unsaleable food items at the grocery ...
Feb 20, 2020 Cindy's Independent Grocer provides White Fox farm with unsaleable food items. (Facebook/North of the Torch Meats)
Fletcher, Loon-Stewardson shine bright for Stars with year-end award nominations
As the Battlefords North Stars near the end of the regular season and ready themselves for another run to the Canalta Cup, a pair of the team's key cogs have been recognized around the Saskatchewan Ju...
Feb 20, 2020 Quintin Loon-Stewardson (left) and Matthew Fletcher (right) have been integral pieces to the North Stars’ success this season, helping lead the club to a league-best 44-9-2 record. This week the pair were recognized with award nominations for Player of the Year and Defenceman of the Year, respectively. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Hailey Stone wins Junior Citizen of the Year
A 16 year-old student from North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) has been recognized for her contributions to the community.Hailey Stone has been named Junior Citizen of the Year by Disco...
Feb 19, 2020 Hailey Stone is the Battlefords junior citizen of the year. (Mike Aimoe/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race begins
Elk Ridge Resort went to the dogs Tuesday.The resort near Prince Albert National Park was the starting line for the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race. This race saw competitors take to the trails for t...
Feb 18, 2020 The racers and their dogs started at Elk Ridge Resort Tuesday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)