Tag Archives: People
Hockey community remembers Colby Cave
The tremendous outpouring of support for Colby Cave's family continues from people throughout the hockey world.The Cave family has been overwhelmed by the condolences and respectful words from former ...
Apr 14, 2020 Members of the hockey community joined the Battlefords region in remembering Colby Cave over the past two days. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW)
Group ready to bring help to older people's doors
A local organization is gearing up to help some of Prince Albert's more vulnerable seniors.The Heart of Seniors Gathering Church is going to start handing out healthy food hampers along with personal ...
Apr 14, 2020 The Heart of Seniors Gathering Church is ready to help seniors amid the current outbreak. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
'Super easy, and super helpful': Melfort residents creating mask straps for local health care workers
You've likely seen the posts on social media about people across the world making straps for masks that health care workers are wearing now more than ever during COVID-19.There are now some people in ...
Apr 14, 2020 Dr. Desjardins displays how the straps work with the masks. (Facebook/Darrell Farley)
Battlefords gives silent but powerful support for Cave family
Thousands of Battlefords residents stood silently along Highway 16 Monday afternoon, as the convoy for Colby Cave's family made its way into their home town.Rally to honour Colby Cave. pic.twitter.com...
Apr 13, 2020 RCMP and Battlefords Fire leads the family of Colby Cave through 15 kilometres of highway filled by local residents. (angela Brown/battlefordsNOW)
Local organizer reflects on Terry Fox anniversary
It has been 40 years since Terry Fox set off on his Marathon of Hope.While Fox was not able to finish his run, Canadians have carried on his legacy by putting on annual runs to raise money for cancer ...
Apr 13, 2020 The 39th annual Terry Fox Run had 20-30 people take part in Prince Albert at the Alfred Jenkins Field House. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
Prince Albert man shares meaningful message
Sixty-eight-year-old Vern Hodgins is taking advantage of the late April snowfalls to help spread a simple, but uplifting message.Inspired by his own current cancer journey and the ongoing COVID-19 pan...
Apr 13, 2020 (submitted photo/ Vern Hodgins)
Family celebrations adapt to COVID-19 restrictions; Premier asks public to stay apart for Easter
Like many across the province, a Prince Albert man and his extended family are finding a way to be together this Easter long weekend, while also staying apart.Former 900 CKBI radio host Neil Headrick ...
Apr 10, 2020 Prince Albert resident Neil Headrick uses video conferencing platforms like Zoom to stay connected with family and friends. (submitted photo/Neil Headrick)
'It may look safe to walk on, but it absolutely isn't:' PAFD encourages ice caution
What may appear to be a solid sheet of ice underneath a blanket of snow, could be a perilously thin sheet of ice.The Prince Albert Fire Department (PAFD) is encouraging the public to stay off the Nort...
Apr 09, 2020 (paNOW Staff/ Ronald Quaroni)
Eleanor, the golden bread winner
A local 79-year-old woman is doing her part in preventing anyone from going hungry in Prince Albert.Eleanor Land is baking bread for a non-profit organization in Prince Albert called Community Cares K...
Apr 08, 2020 Eleanor Land stands by her bread makers. (submitted photo/Eleanor Land)
Guitar instructor explains challenges of teaching amid COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up how the public operates in everyday life. From how children learn, all the way to how business owners provide their services.Byron Matice, owner of Byron's Guitar I...
Apr 06, 2020 Byron Matice in his home studio. (submitted photo/ Byron Matice)
