Tag Archives: People
Spruce Haven Playground appears to be ready for play but city says otherwise
The Spruce Haven Recreation area playground structure is in but it is not open to the public just yet.Crews are still actively working in that area according to City Manager Ryan Danberg."On Monday, w...
Jul 05, 2019 The Spruce Haven Playground looks tempting but is still a construction site for now. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Hoop Dancer vows to unite people on provincial tour
An accomplished grass and hoop dancer from Regina will be touring the province this summer, and the elimination of racism is one of his key messages.Terrance Littletent has been performing for over 30...
Jul 05, 2019 (Facebook/ Terrance Littletent)
Saskatoon police search for missing 18-month-old toddler
Saskatoon police are asking for the public's help to find a missing toddler.Itzel Delreal-Daniels, an 18-month-old girl, was last seen at her mother's home on Summers Place in the College Park neighbo...
Jul 05, 2019 (Submitted photo/CKOM News)
Melfort football player learning from the Riders ahead of final junior season
Logan Ferland is entering his fifth and final season of junior football.The 22-year-old offensive lineman from Melfort is a three-time Prairie Football Conference All Star with the Regina Thunder and ...
Jul 04, 2019 Logan Ferland during his second season of junior football with the Regina Thunder in 2016. (Facebook/Regina Thunder Football Club)
Sask. Indigenous basketball player named face of Nike N7 campaign
Growing up in Saskatoon and standing under six-feet tall to this day, Michael Linklater may not have the typical story of a professional basketball player, but that's never discouraged him from follow...
Jul 04, 2019 Michael Linklater, pictured here with fellow-professional basketball player Jude Schimmel. (submitted photo/Nike)
Absence of STC leaves northern resident with few safe options
Sekwun McLeod was stuck in Saskatoon. Unable to find a ride back to her home in Stanley Mission about two weeks ago, she decided to make a point - one that she said ended up being both empowering and ...
Jul 03, 2019 Sekwun McLeod said she had no choice but to walk and hitchhike from Saskatoon to Stanely Mission. (Facebook/Sekwun McLeod)
SGI launches July spotlight: Slow down in orange zones
The summertime means construction season is well underway and SGI is reminding drivers to help keep workers safe.SGI announced highway construction safety as the focus of July's Traffic Safety Spotlig...
Jul 03, 2019 Construction zone on Highway 1, east of Balgonie in early July 2019. (Andrew Shepherd/980 CJME)
Maintenance workers trapped in Cory potash mine
Thirty-four maintenance workers have been trapped underground at Nutrien's Cory potash mine since Tuesday afternoon.The mine is currently in its summer maintenance turnaround period, according to Nutr...
Jul 03, 2019 (Submitted photo/Nutrien)
Northeast MLA's react to Lt.-Gov. Molloy's passing
The passing of W. Thomas Molloy, Saskatchewan's lieutenant-governor, spread quickly among northeast MLA'sKelvington-Wadena MLA Hugh Nerlien was notified by one of his colleagues early on Tuesday, July...
Jul 02, 2019 Northeast MLA's Hugh Nerlien, centre left picture, and Todd Goudy, right, were saddened to learn the passing of Lt.-Gov. Thomas Molloy (Facebook/Hugh Nerlien MLA for Kelvington-Wadena and Facebook/Todd Goudy).
Women get first-hand training on outdoor recreation and survival with upcoming SWF program
Fishing, shooting and chopping wood. It might sound like a fun weekend away for the guys but this event is actually just for the ladies. Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) is planning its annual W...
Jul 02, 2019 Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation's Women’s Outdoor Weekend upcoming course offers participants instruction on a variety of activities, from archery and fishing to learning how to survive in the wild. Registration has started for the course to be held in September. (submitted photo/Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation)