Tag Archives: People
"I love this job": P.A. man proud to wear red suit
Collecting Christmas wishes from children around the world is a big job, even for Santa, and requires a little extra help.Prince Albert's Garry Hagen stepped in as the jolly old elf at the Gateway Mal...
Dec 24, 2019 Jace, Kendrick, and Diamond Moostoos were excited to meet Santa at the Gateway Mall in Prince Albert on Monday. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
"Leave your vehicle locked at all times": Holidays opportune time for thieves to strike
Running, unattended vehicles or packages left in the backseat could be too much temptation for holiday grinches looking to spoil Christmas.During the holiday season, the Canadian Automobile Associatio...
Dec 24, 2019 Saskatchewan RCMP and CAA Saskatchewan are warning residents to avoid leaving keys or presents in your
vehicle this holiday season. (Ronald Quaroni/ paNOW Staff)
A few safety tips for holiday travellers from SGI
Whether you're braving the roads to get in some last minute shopping or driving hours away to spend time with family, you need to be prepared for winter conditions on Saskatchewan roadways. With that ...
Dec 23, 2019 SGI is encouraging the public to drive safely and smartly this holiday season. (ID 106757753 © Radila Radilova | Dreamstime.com)
Mealshare: a Canadian initiative helping fight youth hunger
Making a difference, one meal at a time.That is the approach of Mealshare, a Canadian initiative that has served over 3.4 million meals to hungry youth in need. In November, the organization partnered...
Dec 22, 2019 Mealshare’s partnership with A&W Canada over the month of November helped provide 32,000 meals to young people in need across the province. (Submitted photo/Derek Juno)
Community plugged in for Christmas
Christmas is only four days away, and as everyone finishes their last-minute shopping it's important to stop and enjoy what's right in front of you.There's an abundance of Christmas lights around the ...
Dec 21, 2019 One of many extra special displays throughout the community of Prince Albert. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Oleksyn agrees to join U of S Huskies
A member of the Prince Albert Northern Bears has signed on the dotted line with the University of Saskatchewan women's hockey team.Bears forwards Paris Oleksyn committed to the Huskies for the 2021-22...
Dec 20, 2019 Bears forward Paris Oleksyn keeps the puck away from Battleford Sharks forward Kiana McNish. (Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff)
Winter festival names honourary chair
The honourary chair for the Prince Albert Winter Festival is a familiar voice for festival goers.Gordon 'Gordie' Sproull, who served as the announcer for the festival's sled dog races in decades past ...
Dec 19, 2019 Gordon Sproull is presented with his jacket recognizing him as this year's honourary chair. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
"I refuse to believe this is the end": Star Wars fan reflects on Saga's ending
The final movie in the Star Wars Saga, opens tonight in theatres, and a Prince Albert woman who has been a fan of the franchise for over 30 years, says she has hope this won't be the end.Ali Mysiorek ...
Dec 19, 2019 Ali Mysiorek, who claims to have a "Bobo - Fettish", is anxiously waiting to see the next movie in the Star Wars franchise. (Submitted photo/ Ali Mysiorek)
Stewart hired as new fire chief in Melfort
The City of Melfort has chosen its next fire chief.Shaun Stewart was selected after an extensive application and interview process by the City of Melfort.Stewart is from the Prince Albert area and pre...
Dec 18, 2019 Melfort City Hall. (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Former P.A. correctional officer shares stories of life behind the walls of the 'big brick monster' in new book
Prince Albert's Pat Bliss can fondly the recall the day he walked through the doors of the "big brick monster" as he calls it, to start a job that would change his life.Bliss worked at the Saskatchewa...
Dec 17, 2019 Pat Bliss with his new book 'Behind the Razor's Ribbon - A Correctional Officer's Perspective'. (Nigel Mawxell/ paNOW Staff)
