Tag Archives: People

'Beyond thrilled': P.A.’s Hobson reflects on PWHL draft, looks forward to new chapter in Big Apple
Prince Albert's Brooke Hobson is set to embark on the next chapter of her already storied hockey career. The 24-year-old was a part of a historic day in the sport when she heard her name get called in...
Sep 21, 2023

'It means the world': Family, friends gather for second annual Walk for Megan
The 2nd Annual Walk for Megan and Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE) Awareness took place over the weekend in Battleford, in memory of Battlefords local, Megan Burnett (Phillips).Burnett passed away during...
Sep 20, 2023

'Search the Landfills Day of Action' draws locals in solidarity for MMIW
Many from the Battlefords and surrounding area gathered together Monday for a walk from the North Battleford landfill to City Hall, to "Fill the Streets with Red" in solidarity with the 'Search the La...
Sep 18, 2023

Humboldt native vying for back-to-back world titles
An international competition all the way across the world has a significant northeast tie to it, in the form of a women's basketball player.Humboldt native Paige Crozon has the opportunity to become a...
Sep 16, 2023

Lloydminster Historian looking to educate people on one of Canada's darkest chapters
A Lloydminster Historian is among a small group of people across the country trying to educate people on one of Canada's darkest, but not well-known, chapters. Susan Brazeau has been visiting differen...
Sep 14, 2023

Former Sask. hockey player set to star in Season Two of Shoresy
One of the country's more popular TV shows is coming back and some people in Saskatchewan may recognize a familiar face.Season Two of Shoresy, the hit hockey comedy and Letterkenny spinoff, launches o...
Sep 13, 2023

Indigenous beaded artwork presented to City of Melfort during latest council meeting
The City of Melfort received a special gift during their latest monthly council meeting, courtesy of two local groups and participating citizens.An Indigenous art piece was received by Mayor Glenn Geo...
Sep 12, 2023

North Stars top Ice Wolves 3-1 at Flying Dust
It may have been an early September pre-season game, but hockey fans at Flying Dust First Nation got a show well worth the price of admission Monday night at Pineridge Ford Arena. Taking part in their...
Sep 11, 2023

La Loche detachment commander wins international policing award
Staff Sgt. Jillian McLaren, the current detachment commander in La Loche and a 19-year officer with the RCMP, has received a 40 Under 40 Award from the International Association of Chiefs of Police.Th...
Sep 11, 2023

City of P.A. not budging despite inside workers on strike, contingency plan in place for six months
The City of Prince Albert is prepared to run operations normally for the next six months despite inside workers going on strike.Members of CUPE 882 officially hit the picket line on Monday after their...
Sep 11, 2023