Tag Archives: People
Forest fires can contribute to depletion of soil carbon, increase global climate: UofS study
A new study on how forest fires contribute to depleting soil carbon in the boreal forest was published in the prestigious Nature scientific journal.The research team included University of Saskatchewa...
Aug 23, 2019 2014 was the largest fire season in N.W.T. history (File photo/battlefordsNOW).
School's out: North Stars Hockey School wraps up after another successful year
After a week of fun, games, and skill development, Friday marked the final day of the the Battlefords North Stars' Hockey School. The Hockey School offers guidance through drills, and helpful tips dur...
Aug 23, 2019 Players pose for a quick picture before scrimmage action at the North Stars Hockey School. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
"It was just perfect timing" P.A. comedian receives medal for bravery
A Prince Albert comedian is being recognized for some off-stage heroics.Local comic and XFM Radio Host, Kelly Taylor recently found out he is receiving the Royal Canadian Humane Association's, Bronze ...
Aug 23, 2019 (File photo/ The Canadian Press)
Inspiring the next generation of female hockey players
Whether they realize it or not, the Prince Albert Bears are a huge inspiration for young girls taking up hockey in the province. One of those is Prince Albert's Brooke Hobson, a standout defender that...
Aug 23, 2019 Prince Albert hockey player Brooke Hobson shares a laugh with a young camper at the North Female Hockey Camp
Longtime P.A. chiropractor prepares for retirement
A career that has spanned over five decades is coming to an end for a man who has helped give back to his community in more ways than one.On Thursday, Reg Martsinkiw will leave for his office at Victo...
Aug 22, 2019 Reg Martsinkiw. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
AAA Stars add former NHLer, Jones to coaching staff
The Saskatchewan Midget Hockey League's (SMHL) Battlefords AAA Stars have hired former NHLer Blair Jones as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2019-20 season. Jones started his career in the SMHL, pl...
Aug 22, 2019 Blair Jones played over 130 games in the NHL, with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Calgary Flames. He hopes the experience will benefit the next generation of players from behind the bench, assisting Stars' head coach Brett Parker. (Twitter/BattlefordsAAAStars)
Mosquito First Nation announces three new economic developments
The Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) has announced three new economic developments.They will embark on starting a home builders and construction company, a security company,...
Aug 22, 2019 Chief and council for the Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation pose for a picture following Wednesday afternoon’s announcement of the new economic developments. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Highway 3 west of Prince Albert now open
Highway 3 is open again, according to a media release from Prince Albert RCMP.-A crash on Highway 3 heading out towards the Shellbrook highway just west of Prince Albert has closed the roadway.P.A. RC...
Aug 22, 2019 (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Cooke scramble group off to nationals once again
For the second time in three years, the Cooke Municipal Golf Course will send a scramble team to the RBC PGA Scramble national championships. Darcy Rask, Dylan Smith, Brendon Canaday, Devin Dicus and ...
Aug 21, 2019 The Cooke Municipal scramble team of pro Darcy Myers (left to right), Darcy Rask, Dylan Smith, Brendon Canaday, Devin Dicus, and RBC's Mike Kesslar. (Submitted photo/Cole Crawford).
Battlefords RCMP initiate project to execute outstanding warrants
People with outstanding warrants are being sought after by the Battlefords RCMP.Over the past three weeks, the detachment initiated a project to seek these people out. The team dedicated to this proje...
Aug 21, 2019