Tag Archives: People
Aggressive panhandling has Giant Tiger manager concerned for customers
Aggressive panhandling outside Giant Tiger in La Ronge has management concerned about the likelihood of someone getting hurt.That's what Manager Dennis Caplett told La Ronge council at a regular meeti...
Jun 27, 2019 Giant Tiger in La Ronge is being used as a place for homeless to gather. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
'Big boots to fill': PAFD says goodbye to three members
Members of the Prince Albert Fire Department (PAFD) are saying goodbye to a combined 91 years of experience.Captain Kerry Verge began his career in 1981. Deputy Chief Corey Rodgers started at the depa...
Jun 27, 2019 Former Deputy Fire Chief Corey Rogers, left, and Inspector Dave Davies, right. (submitted photo/PAFD Facebook page)
Stars’ captain Spagrud commits to U of S Huskies
North Stars' captain Cody Spagrud has committed to the University of Saskatchewan for the fall of 2019. Spagrud, a two-time Canalta Cup champion, captained the North Stars to the league title this sea...
Jun 27, 2019 Stars’ blue liner, Cody Spagrud will head to the University of Saskatchewan this fall to study agribusiness and suit up for the Huskies hockey team. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Canada Day round-up for Meadow Lake and surrounding communities
Monday is a day of celebration for Meadow Lake and the surrounding communities as the nation celebrates 152 years of Canadian history. There is no shortage of events taking place in celebration of Can...
Jun 27, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Pride rainbow crosswalk goes down in Battleford
Fifty years ago, the Stonewall uprising in New York City by members of the LGBTQ+ community served as a catalyst for a liberation movement and the modern fight for gay rights across the globe.In its w...
Jun 27, 2019 Bobbisue Thompson, centre, with Battlefords Pride, and town councillors Kevin Russell and Doug Laing helped paint a rainbow crosswalk in Battleford. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Sask. children's museum set to open
It will be an exciting day for children and parents alike Friday, as Saskatchewan's first children's museum opens its doors to the public.Nutrien Wonderhub, located in Saskatoon's Mendel Building, ope...
Jun 27, 2019 An installation by artist Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam will feature at the Nutrien Wonderhub when it opens in 2019. (Submitted photo/kidapproved.ca)
'There is so much pride in the room': Wesmor Public High School celebrates graduation
Robes were donned, caps placed atop heads filled with knowledge and pride, and diplomas were handed out to the graduating class of 2019 of Wesmor Public High School (WPHS).Family, friends and staff ga...
Jun 26, 2019 From left to right, Saskatchewan Rivers Public Division Trustee Arne Lindberg, valedictorian Julianna Pitzel, and Principal Gina Sinoski(Submitted Photo/ Gina Sinoski)
City donates land for proposed mental health supported independent living project
City council has donated land for a proposed independent supported living housing project in North Battleford that will look to ease the transition for those living with mental illness into the commun...
Jun 26, 2019 Canadian Mental Health Association Battlefords branch Executive Director Jane Zielke de Montbrun. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
A look ahead to Canada Day celebrations in the Battlefords
The Canada Day long weekend will end with a bang courtesy of the Fort Battleford cannon.Monday will be a day full of celebrations across the Battlefords as the nation celebrates Canada's 152 birthday....
Jun 26, 2019 Fireworks will be at King Hill on Monday (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff))
Rotary Club of the Battlefords celebrate 2019 presidents' windup
The Rotary Club of the Battlefords hosted its 2019 presidents' windup Monday night. Four awards were given on the evening: presentation of Paul Harris Fellowship, the Integrity Award, Past Presidents ...
Jun 25, 2019 Passing the torch: Glenda Rye receives the president’s pin from Wayne Ray as she is introduced as club president for the 2019-20 term. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)