Tag Archives: People
Blood donations urged to continue despite COVID-19 concerns
Canadian Blood Services is continuing to urge blood donations after numerous appointments were cancelled across the country.In a release the organization noted it needs to continue to provide blood to...
Mar 16, 2020 Canadian Blood Services is currently seeking donors who have a O negative blood type. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Nipawin couple quarantined at CFB Trenton: 'It’s been horrible.'
Colleen and Bill Flanders were looking to escape the Saskatchewan cold with some friends. The Nipawin couple set off on a Grand Princess Cruise to Hawaii on Feb. 21 for what was supposed to be a 15-da...
Mar 15, 2020 Bill and Colleen Flanders (left) from Nipawin and their friends Wendy and Don Bomphray are under mandatory quarantine at CFB Trenton due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (submitted photo/Colleen Flanders)
P.A. woman wins National Working Parent Scholarship
Parenthood can be challenging at times, especially when you're also in post secondary education.A Prince Albert mother has won a National Working Parent Scholarship.In February, job-applications.ca an...
Mar 15, 2020 Kimberly Rock. (Submitted photo/Kimberly Rock)
Buettner can lift more than you; set unofficial world records at nationals
It may not be official just yet, but nobody in Jessica Buettner's weight class can lift more than her.At the 2020 Canadian Powerlifting Union Nationals in Winnipeg at the beginning of the month, Buett...
Mar 14, 2020 Jessica Buettner is known for her high-jumping celebrations. (Submitted photo/Jessica Buettner)
Local school donates $1,000 to Make-a-Wish Foundation
The emotional story of a Grade 10 student at their school, prompted staff and students at Ecole Valois to give back in a big way.On Friday, Anthony Chester and Kayli Delisle helped present a cheque fo...
Mar 14, 2020 Make a Wish Regional manager Allyson Toye, accompanied by Ecole Valois students Anthony Chester and Kayli Delisle. (Submitted pic/ Allyson Toye)
Giant map helping high school students learn history
Students at Carlton Comprehensive High School are using a different learning tool.The school has temporarily acquired a large floor map of Canada. Along with the map there are also large timelines whi...
Mar 12, 2020 Students seek certain locations on the map Thursday afternoon. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Carlton senior signs with Blue Devils
Prince Albert's Alex Soyko has a big move coming up.The 18-year-old Carlton senior accepted a scholarship at University of King's College in Halifax, and will play basketball next season for the Blue ...
Mar 12, 2020 Crusaders guard Alex Soyko catches a stretch pass during the Kelly Smith Invitational Tournament on Saturday at Ecole St. Mary. Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff
Team Silvernagle and P.A.'s Thevenot part ways, Lawton leaves
After their second Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Team Robyn Silvernagle did some reshuffling. They parted ways with lead Kara Thevenot, who is from Prince Albert."Kara is hoping to continue playing a...
Mar 11, 2020 Team Silvernagle made an announcement on Wednesday. (Team Silvernagle/ Facebook)
Shellbrook RCMP searching for teen who walked away from hospital
UPDATE:An RCMP report late Tuesday confirmed the 15 year old female had been located. Police thanked the media for their assistance. ---Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old female from the A...
Mar 10, 2020 (File photo)
Snowmobile incidents: man dies near Emma Lake
A man died and another is in serious condition following two separate snowmobile incidents on the weekend.In a media release Monday, RCMP said a collision approximately five kilometres north of Emma L...
Mar 09, 2020 ( file photo/Saskatchewan RCMP)
