Tag Archives: People
Rett syndrome awareness event Sunday in La Ronge
Looking to raise awareness about Rett syndrome, the Norris family is inviting residents of the tri-communities to a special event Sunday.Between 3:45 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Mel Hegland Uniplex, the ri...
Oct 25, 2019 Avery Norris, 11, lives with Rett syndrome. (Skate for Rett/Facebook)
"Proud to be the Blues,": Kelly Chase brings Stanley Cup to Porcupine Plain
The Stanley Cup was spotted in Porcupine Plain on Thursday, Oct. 24 as part of a fundraiser in town.Former National Hockey League (NHL) player, and Porcupine Plain native Kelly Chase brought Lord Stan...
Oct 25, 2019 Kelly Chase kisses the Stanley Cup after bringing it inside the Community Hall in Porcupine Plain. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
What'sHappeningNOW Oct. 24, 2019
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with senior reporter Nigel Maxwell about a protest at Timber Bay.
Oct 24, 2019
BMF Bucks begin quest for third-straight championship
There may be eight teams in the Kinsmen Football League (KFL) pee wee ranks, but only one has claimed the league championship each of the last two years.The Battlefords Minor Football (BMF) Bucks will...
Oct 24, 2019 The BMF Bucks have been the toast of the KFL, taking home the league title each of the last two years. Now coming off a 7-0 season this year, expectations are high for what the team can accomplish again this post-season. (Submitted photo/Paul Fransoo)
JPII soccer teams wrap up season at regionals
The John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders soccer teams kicked off regionals over the weekend, as the boys team headed out on the road to Humboldt, while the girls team hosted their regional showdown in th...
Oct 23, 2019 The JPII Girls soccer team brought their best to regionals, taking home a standout 4-1 victory over Eagleview before falling to the eventual champs from Se-Se-Wa-Hum. (submitted photo/Shalen Fox)
Tanner Byrne set for PBR milestone next month
It's a whole new rodeo for Prince Albert's bull riding great Tanner Byrne.He'll make history at next month's PBR Monster Energy Canadian Finals in Saskatoon as the first athlete to have ever ridden an...
Oct 23, 2019 Tanner Byrne announced his retirement from bull riding earlier this year, and will make history with his new gig next month. (Jeff D'Andrea /paNOW Staff)
Roberts, JRMCC receive Facility Operations Award
The Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC) and its Director of Sports and Recreation Kevin Roberts have been recognized for outstanding achievement in the operation or enhancement of a facili...
Oct 23, 2019 Kevin Roberts has been with the JRMCC for seven years. (submitted photo/Tonia Logan)
Stars’ defenceman, Form named SJHL Defenceman of the Week
The Battlefords North Stars have surged out of the gates to a commanding 15-1 record through their opening 16 games this season. Amongst the key contributors to the team's success this year, has been ...
Oct 22, 2019 Stars’ defenceman Noah Form has become a premier blue liner in the SJHL quickly, having played just over 60 career games to date with the Battlefords’ black and silver. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Jolibois has 'great concerns' for new MP elected in northern riding
With all of Saskatchewan represented by Conservative MPs, Georgina Jolibois is concerned the new representative for Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River riding won't be there when constituents need him ...
Oct 22, 2019 Former NDP MP Georgina Jolibois doesn't know why voter participation was so low. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Humboldt business recipient of community involvement ABEX award
The 2019 Achievement in Business Excellence (ABEX) awards were handed out by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce over the weekend in Saskatoon with a Humboldt business being recognized.Mike and Shann...
Oct 22, 2019 Left to right: Humboldt Chamber Executive Director, Brent Fitzpatrick, Shannon and Mike Yager of Spotlight, Mayor Rob Muench, Chamber Director Stefani Block, and Board Chair Dan Torwalt. (Facebook/Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce)