Tag Archives: People
La Ronge author wins Sask. Young Readers Choice Award
Miriam Krner has won a Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Snow Willow Award for her debut novel Yellow Dog. The SaskEnergy Willow Awards Gala was held Thursday at St. Angela School in Saskatoon. The S...
May 24, 2019 Miriam Körner, far right, won a Snow Willow award. (submitted photo/Miriam Körner)
Spring seeding progressing in the area
With summer now on the horizon, seeding in the area has been going smoothly, according to the latest crop report. Throughout the province, 73 per cent of the crop is now seeded, which is a big jump fr...
May 24, 2019 Seeding is well above the five year average for this time of year in the province. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Debate set for R.M. of P.A. reeve candidates
There will be a public debate ahead of the byelection for reeve of the regional municipality of Prince Albert.The P.A. and District Chamber of Commerce will host the free event at the John M. Cuelenae...
May 23, 2019 Voters will elect a reeve of the R.M. of Prince Albert June 12. A free public debate happens June 4. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Melfort Curling Club remembers long-time Special Olympics Coach and Volunteer Dorothy Wikstrom
The Curling Club, Special Olympics, and community in Melfort lost a beloved and valued citizen over the weekend.Dorothy Wikstrom passed away May 18, 2019, according to an obituary posted by the Melfor...
May 22, 2019 Dorothy Wikstrom (left) and her husband John (left) received the Jim Thompson Award for their years of volunteer work for the Special Olympics in January (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff).
Mosquito Workshop known for high-quality wood products
Greg Lobb of Air Ronge didn't expect to become the owner of a successful home-based business when he launched Mosquito Workshop in 2016."A lot of it has really been accidental to be honest," he said. ...
May 22, 2019 Air Ronge's Greg Lobb founded Mosquito Workshop in 2016. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
'He'll leave a big hole here': Moulds retiring after 44 years in the car industry
A long-time member of Melfort, and Riverside Chrysler in Melfort has decided to retire.After 44 years in the car industry, Kevin Moulds has decided to call it quits. He said it was time to retire."Eve...
May 22, 2019 Kevin Moulds is retiring after 44 years in the car industry. (Facebook/Riverside Chrysler)
North Stars' forward shines a light on mental health
North Stars' forward, Matthias Urbanski is doing what he can to raise awareness for mental health. Urbanski has partnered with the North Stars' organization to start the #StarsStandStrong Mental Healt...
May 22, 2019 Stars' forward Matthias Urbanski has made his mark on the Battlefords, both on the ice and off of it as well, in the community. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
P.A minor hockey has no plans to ban body checking
A recent move by Saskatoon and Regina minor hockey associations to ban body checking is not swaying the Prince Albert Minor Hockey Association to follow suit.PAMHA is a part of the SaskValley Hockey L...
May 22, 2019 (File Photo/ paNOW Staff)
Filipino-Canadian non-profit celebrates first anniversary in La Ronge
It can be hard for immigrants to make a new life in a different country, but many Filipinos who come to La Ronge are happy to make it their home. "La Ronge is a small town and some people say 'Why are...
May 22, 2019 Members of the La Ronge and District Filipino – Canadian Community. (submitted photo/Sonny Montilla)
Beavers set to open season tonight in Edam
After a tough end to the 2018-19 season, the North Battleford Beavers are ready to turn the page and get on the field. The team begins its run tonight when they take the road to battle with the Edam B...
May 22, 2019 The Beavers are on the road tonight, and will play their first home game tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. against Macklin. (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)