Tag Archives: People
Prairie North Coop continues to give back to community organizations, individuals
The Prairie North Coop (PNC) has made many positive impacts during the COVID-19 pandemic and that will continue in the coming weeks.On top of numerous donations to area food banks and the North East S...
May 08, 2020 Prairie North Coop donates kitty litter to NESPCA to help get through COVID-19 pandemic. (submitted photo/Prairie North Coop)
'Great day for our organization': Humboldt's Brad Lauer wins WHL Coach of the Year
There's some local connection to the Western Hockey League's 2019/2020 Coach of the Year award recipient.Humboldt native Brad Lauer is the winner of the award this year after leading the Edmonton Oil ...
May 07, 2020 Brad Lauer was in his second season with the Edmonton Oil Kings as their head coach. (submitted photo/Andy Devlin (Edmonton Oil Kings))
Saskatchewan wildfires expected to be 'fairly active this year'
While the wildfire season is off to a slow start in the province, it could soon heat up.A spokesperson with Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is warning the conditions for the next two months are prim...
May 07, 2020 (File photo/Government of Saskatchewan)
Melfort Youth Evolution hosting wellness educator for online mental health session
In celebration of national mental health week, the Melfort Youth Evolution (MYE) will host a zoom connect call on "staying chill on the inside."Wellness Educator Laura Lawrence of MindBody Balance The...
May 07, 2020 Laura Lawrence of MindBody Balance Therapies will facilitate a youth mental health session tonight. (Submitted photo/Laura Lawrence)
Melfort's Amundrud commits to RDC after Lethbridge cuts programs
It's been a quick turnaround for Melfort native Nik Amundrud.On April 20, he found out his Unversity of Lethbridge would be cutting its hockey programs for good. The goalie was just in his first seaso...
May 06, 2020 Amundrud played in three games for the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns in 2019/2020. (submitted photo/Nik Amundrud)
Prince Albert business reimagines the door handle
Necessity is the mother of invention, and a local locksmith shop has created a device that allows people to open doors in a new way.Manager at Prince Albert based Accra Lock Burgess Vatamaniuck, expla...
May 06, 2020 A Prince Albert locksmith shop is offering a new product to its customers to help reduce contact with others. (Accra Lock/ Facebook)
Tisdale area car club saluting essential workers with community cruise
The Doghide River Rods and Relics car club will be doing a cruise tomorrow night in the town of Tisdale as a salute to essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.The Tisdale area car club was form...
May 06, 2020 Doghide River Rods and Relics car club was formed last summer in the Tisdale area. (Submitted photo/Darrell Davis)
Mustang graduate, Austin Nault commits to St. Thomas University
A Melfort Mustangs graduate has chosen to go south of the border for post-secondary hockey. Forward Austin Nault has committed to St. Thomas University in the NCAA Division III ranks. Nault said he ha...
May 05, 2020 Austin Nault played in a total of 16 regular season and playoff games with the Mustangs during the 2019/2020 season. (Facebook/Broad Leaf Media)
Trojans announce 10 signings for 2020/2021 roster
The roster for the 2020-2021 Tisdale Trojans is taking shape as the team has announced a number of signings.When a U18 AAA team "signs" a player, that means they have a spot on that team for the comin...
May 05, 2020 The 2019/2020 Tisdale Trojans salute the crowd after playing what ended up being their last game of the season back in March. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
City of Melfort taking in nominations of kind acts for quilt giveaway
Working together through unprecedented times hasn't been easy but residents of Melfort and area have shown many acts of caring through the COVID-19 pandemic.The City of Melfort is asking residents in ...
May 05, 2020 The city of Melfort is taking in nominations for acts of caring with all being placed in a draw for a quilt. (Submitted photo/Kathy Gray)