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)
NCHCF presents progressive 50/50 cheque to lottery winner
Representatives from the North Central Health Care Foundation presented Lane Fedoruk of Melfort with a $12,585 cheque on Tuesday, March 3 after he won its progressive 50/50 lottery.The lottery was use...
Mar 03, 2020 Lane Fedoruk (Left) receives a cheque for $12,585 from NCHCF Chair Peggy George and Fundraising Committee Chair Rod Gantefoer. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW 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)
Mustangs celebrate succesful season at annual Awards Banquet
After what was a successful weekend on the ice, the Melfort Mustangs got to celebrate their accomplishments with their annual Awards Banquet on Sunday, March. 1.A total of 21 awards were handed out by...
Mar 02, 2020 (Back L to R) Ben Tkachuk, Tian Rask, Tyson Meyers, Shawn Parkinson, Nolan Kadachuk, Alex Rondeau. (Front L to R) Zach Anderson, Kenzie Arnold, Kyle Bosch, Seth McCulloch, Ben Chase, Ryan MacLean, Lucas Ochitwa. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
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)
Ukrainetz named to SMAAAHL First All-Star Team, Trojans take game one against Blazers
The accolades keep piling up for Tisdale Trojans captain Kalen Ukrainetz.Just over a week after the 17-year-old Wynyard native broke the Trojans all-time scoring record, Ukrainetz was named to the Sas...
Feb 27, 2020 Kalen Ukrainetz (right) receives a Community Service Award at last season's award's banquet for the Tisdale Trojans. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Humboldt RCMP on the lookout for missing man
RCMP in Humboldt are asking for help to find a missing man.20-year-old Allan Douglas Garrioch also goes by the last name Glasier.He was last seen leaving his home in Humboldt at 3 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb...
Feb 26, 2020 (Submitted/RCMP)
'You kind of forgive but you never forget': Questions remain decades after Henribourg woman's death
This past Valentine's Day, Jacqueline (Jackie) Lavoie would have celebrated her 58th birthday, but there were no celebrations, just lingering questions and pain for her family.Lavoie died in a car cra...
Feb 20, 2020 Jackie Lavoie was only 23 when she passed away suddenly on May 4, 1985. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)