Tag Archives: People
Technology entrepreneurs called upon to help producers
Innovation Saskatchewan and the Ministry of Agriculture are asking how technology can help Saskatchewan producers monitor their mental health.The government is launching a new challenge to entrepreneu...
Mar 05, 2020 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Local veterinarians speak on stress after report on mental health
Veterinarians in Central Saskatchewan say sleep deprivation, long working hours, and stressful working conditions can make their job difficult at times.A recent study published in the Journal of Ameri...
Mar 03, 2020 Dr. Peter Surkan (left) of Park Range Veterinary Services in Prince Albert said being a veterinarian can be a stressful job. (submitted photo/Brenda Smith)
World religions conference reflects common ground in diverse perspectives
It was a time for understanding Saturday when six speakers from different cultures and religious perspectives came together for the Pathway to Peace conference at the North Battleford Library.Quentin ...
Mar 01, 2020 Left to right, Wes Fine Day (Indigenous), Amandeep Singh (Sikhism), and Pastor Keith Klippenstein (Christian) were among the speakers at the event. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Looking back at Crosby's golden goal on 10th anniversary
On this day 10 years ago, Team Canada defeated Team USA 3-2 in overtime to capture the gold medal on home soil.The goal heard around the world was scored by none other than Sidney Crosby who fired a s...
Feb 28, 2020 (The Canadian Press)
Hoback introduces bill to help cover security costs
Prince Albert's member of Parliament is introducing a bill to help homeowners upgrade the security of their properties.Randy Hoback brought forward a private member's bill which, if passed, would prov...
Feb 28, 2020 Randy Hoback speaks during an election forum in Prince Albert. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Battlefords woman strikes a pose to give back
A local woman is competing in a modelling competition to give back to a community who supported her throughout her young life.Christie-Lee Sinclair, 30-year-old mother of two, was born and raised in N...
Feb 24, 2020 Christie-Lee Sinclair. (submitted photo/Christie-Lee Sinclair)
Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race begins
Elk Ridge Resort went to the dogs Tuesday.The resort near Prince Albert National Park was the starting line for the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race. This race saw competitors take to the trails for t...
Feb 18, 2020 The racers and their dogs started at Elk Ridge Resort Tuesday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Premier Moe makes stop in Melfort, tours Wellness Centre
The premier of Saskatchewan is out and about in the province for a couple weeks before budget time gets into the home stretch.Scott Moe was in the Melfort area on Tuesday, Feb. 18 touring around some ...
Feb 18, 2020 Premier Scott Moe speaks to some health care personnel at the Melfort Wellness Centre during his travels in the area. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan’s oldest man: Red Deer Nursing Home resident Cliff Olson celebrates 109th birthday
Family Day 2020 carries more significance to the Olson family.Monday, Feb. 17 is the day Cliff Olson, a resident at Red Deer Nursing Home in Porcupine Plain, celebrated his 109th birthday. He's the ol...
Feb 17, 2020 (Submitted photo/Saskatchewan Health Authority)
Lieutenant Governor looking to help language preservation
Saskatchewan's Lieutenant Governor is using his office to support the preservation of Indigenous languages.Russ Mirasty, who is a speaker of Woodland Cree and a member of Lac-La-Ronge Indian Band said...
Feb 12, 2020 Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty recently spoke to an audience in Saskatoon about Indigenous language preservation. (Ron Quaroni/paNOW Staff)