Tag Archives: People

Carlton Trail College welcomes Jackson as new board chair
The Carlton Trail College Board of Directors has a new chair.Adrienne Jackson has signed on as board chair for a two-year term. Jackson resides in Wynyard and said being from rural Saskatchewan, she w...
Aug 28, 2020

Saskatchewan distillery recognized in international spirit competition
Great Gido's Homebrew (GGH) near Wakaw won some awards in the New York City International Spirit Competition.The competition had over 1,200 entries from 30 countries with 60 categories.President Mark ...
Aug 28, 2020

Strong winds knock down poles, cause power outage in Wadena area
Strong winds last night caused damage to power lines in the Wadena area.SaskPower reported that crews had been dispatched at around 8 p.m and were working to restore power.There were eight poles knock...
Aug 28, 2020

Humboldt's Crozon joins University of Lethbridge basketball coaching staff
A new venture for Humboldt's own Paige Crozon.The basketball star is now starting her coaching career as an assistant coach with the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns of USports. Crozon told northea...
Aug 27, 2020

Rebuild year for Melfort Arts Council
The Melfort Arts Council is in the midst of a rebuild year and members feel positive after hosting a recent information session.A number of new faces have expressed interest in joining the council acc...
Aug 27, 2020

Melfort sculptor spearheading online art auction for charity
A Melfort sculptor and artist is using his influence in the Saskatchewan art community to help raise funds for North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS)Rob Jung, who's 'Weeping Willow' piece ca...
Aug 27, 2020

Outpouring of support for family of Stephanie Blais
Following a week of tragedy, there's an outflowing of support for the family of Stephanie Blais, the victim of a recent bear attack in Buffalo Narrows.A GoFundMe page, set up in support of her husband...
Aug 26, 2020

'I couldn't bypass the offer': Rondeau switches commitment, chooses NCAA
Former Melfort Mustangs defenceman Alex Rondeau has changed his plans for post-secondary hockey. The 21-year-old from Drummondville, Quebec, committed back in April to Laurentian University in USports...
Aug 26, 2020

Former Melfort mayor, councillor, teacher passes after cancer battle
Some sad news in the City of Melfort as former mayor and councilor Darrell Collins passed away on Monday, Aug. 24 after a long battle with cancer.The news touched the hearts of many in Melfort as Coll...
Aug 26, 2020

Nanaimo Foodshare production booms while expanding online farmers market
NANAIMO, B.C. - Rapid expansion has been a constant theme for Nanaimo Foodshare during the COVID-19 pandemic. The group, in conjunction with Growing Opportunities Farm Community Co-op have doubled the...
Aug 25, 2020