Tag Archives: People

Murky Water: Government puts responsibility on locals
As thousands of people in Saskatchewan boil water or travel to get it, the provincial government says that's too bad, but it doesn't seem interested in doing much more.Nearly 20 communities in the pro...
Mar 06, 2019 As of the end of February 2019, there were around 5,000 people in Saskatchewan who couldn’t drink the water right from their taps without concern. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)

Saskatchewan man kept in segregation for more than 2,000 days: advocates
REGINA - Prisoners advocates are asking a Federal Court to intervene in the case of a Dene man from northern Saskatchewan who they say has spent most of his adult life in segregation and is at risk of...
Mar 05, 2019

Town issues safety reminder as moose spotted on loose in Battleford
There was a moose on the loose in the town of Battleford Monday.The calf was called in by a concerned resident, when they spotted the wildlife on Finlayson Island roaming the trails. Battleford's Park...
Mar 05, 2019 ID 80549457 © Ondřej Prosický | Dreamstime.com : Ondrej Prosicky

Murky Water: Sask. settlement under water advisory for nearly 18 years
There are people who are almost 18 years old who have never lived in a world where Uranium City hasn't been under a precautionary drinking water advisory.In Part One of Murky Water, we talked about th...
Mar 05, 2019 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)

Separatist billboards draw attention in Saskatchewan
An organization pushing for western separation has recently launched a new billboard campaign in Saskatchewan and says Prince Albert may also be considered for it.Residents of Saskatoon and Regina may...
Mar 04, 2019 Billboards such as the one pictured here, have recently begun appearing in Saskatoon and Regina. (Submitted Photo/Prairie Freedom Movement)

Battlefords Friendship Centre hosting celebratory feast for community
Local and surrounding area residents will have an opportunity to sit down and break bread together at a feast coming up next week which is free for all to attend.Battlefords Indian and Mtis Friendship...
Mar 04, 2019 Battlefords Indian and Métis Friendship Centre will be hosting its annual feast coming up on Tuesday, March 19. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown

Plenty of local talent among the SCMA nominees
The Saskatchewan Country Music Association has released the nominees for the 30th annual Saskatchewan Country Music Awards. There are over a dozen artists with a Prince Albert and region connection.Am...
Mar 04, 2019 Tenille Arts is nominated in six categories (Submitted/SCMA) : Glenn Hicks

One Book, One Province tour come to P.A.
A province wide book tour made at stop in Prince Albert Monday afternoon.The One Book, One Province tour, which features author Lisa Bird-Wilson, was at Saskatchewan Polytechnic as a part of the cross...
Mar 04, 2019 Lisa Bird-Wilson speaking at the library at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

P.A.Masters swimmer breaks record
The Prince Albert Sharks Swim Club are celebrating a special achievement from one of their own.Masters swimmer Joy Friesen broke a record that had stood for twenty years, while also claiming gold in t...
Mar 04, 2019 Prince Albert swimmer Joy Friesen broke the provincial record in the 25-metre backstroke at the RMSC Masters swim meet in Regina Saturday. (Submitted/PA Sharks Swim Club) : Glenn Hicks

P.A woman promotes path to healthy relationships
A cancer survivor and recovering sex addict, says she has made it her personal mission to help others find healthy relationships.Prince Albert's Chantelle Rodgers will be sharing her personal story at...
Mar 03, 2019 (Facebook/Chantelle Rodgers)