Tag Archives: People
Sexual Assault Awareness Week shines light on a dark issue
A new action plan from the Sexual Assault Service of Saskatchewan (SASS) is looking to continue to help bring the topic of sexual violence out of the dark.The group unveiled the plan Monday to mark th...
May 13, 2019 Sexual Assault Service of Saskatchewan Executive Director Kerrie Isaac speaks at the release of the sexual violence action plan on May 13, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Stanley Mission nurse receives national award of excellence
In honour of her dedication and initiative, Stanley Mission's Janet McKenzie was one of three women from across the country to receive Indigenous Services Canada's Award of Excellence in Nursing. She ...
May 13, 2019 Janet McKenzie is a registered nurse in Stanley Mission. (submitted photo/Government of Canada)
National Impaired Driving week includes education, and stop checks
Along with National Police Week, another integral push for Saskatchewan RCMP has already begun.National Impaired Driving Week started yesterday, and will run until next Monday. There will be a variety...
May 13, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)
Concerns raised over cannabis and youth
The effects of cannabis on developing minds are a major issue for the Schizophrenia Society of Canada (SSC), and in particular a looming deadline in Canada's move towards further legalization.The recr...
May 13, 2019 Edible marijuana products are displayed for sale at a Weeds Glass and Gifts medical marijuana dispensary in downtown Vancouver, B.C., on Friday, May 1, 2015. (Darryl Dyck / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Outlaws cushion Impact
The Prince Albert Outlaws Lacrosse team picked up their first win of the season Sunday, as they found themselves beating out the Estevan Impact with a final score of 13-6.The Outlaws got themselves of...
May 12, 2019 The Prince Albert Outlaws lacrosse team picked up their first win of the season against the Estevan Impact on Sunday. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
P.A. library offers Mother's Day crafts
Prince Albert youths gathered to make their moms special gifts Saturday at the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library ahead of Mother's Day.The drop-in craft session saw more than a dozen youngsters fashio...
May 12, 2019 Prince Albert youths attended a drop-in Mother's Day crafts event held at the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library on Saturday. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
Man allegedly removes, burns Nazi flag hung in Kelliher
A Nazi flag flying on top of a home in Kelliher, Sask. was allegedly removed and lit on fire, according to a Facebook post early Saturday morning.The flag, which was accompanied by a Confederate flag,...
May 12, 2019 A Nazi flag hung at a home in Kelliher, Sask., shown here, is lit on fire in a Facebook video posted on May 10, 2019. (Caleb Beaudin/Facebook)
Fans give Raiders a warm welcome home
The Prince Albert Raiders were treated to a very warm welcome Saturday, as both the Raiders and Vancouver Giants made their way back to Prince Albert.The Giants faced elimination in their last home ga...
May 11, 2019 Droves of fans lined the fences at Prince Albert's airport to welcome back the Prince Albert Raiders as they return for Game 6 of the series, set to take place Sunday. (Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff)
25 years and counting for Melfort Dance Centre
The Melfort Dance Centre will put a cap on it's 25th year with their annual recital this weekend.Owner Paulette Puetz opened the doors of her business in September 1994 where she provided instruction ...
May 11, 2019 Tiny tots group performs at dance recital on Friday night (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW)
Local woman joins Canadian choir at international show
A St. Mary graduate will soon be packing her bags for Portugal, as a member of the only Canadian choir invited to sing at the World Choral Expo in July.Janaya Fuller who currently attends the Universi...
May 11, 2019 Janaya Fuller. (submitted photo/ Bonnie Fuller)