Tag Archives: People
75 years later, legacy of Canada's role in D-Day landing still lingers
OTTAWA - When he jumped out of his landing craft into knee-deep water off the coast of Normandy on June 6, 1944, Jack Commerford wasn't contemplating the role he was about to play in wh...
Jun 02, 2019 (The Canadian Press)
Exercise key to seniors' health
A little exercise can go a long way.A Prince Albert doctor thinks that staying active in the latter part of your life can improve health outcomes.Dr. John Fryters with the Prince Albert Seniors Advoca...
May 31, 2019 Dr. John Fryters is encouraging seniors to get active to prevent frailty. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan UFO reports in 2018 include Jackfish Lake, Prince Albert
It was June 29, 2018, at around 2 a.m. when one person reportedly saw multi-coloured spherical lights in the sky by Jackfish Lake. They reported having dreams and "spiritual attacks."On July 5, anothe...
May 31, 2019 (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
Young Prince Albert girl gives back to the community
While other kids her age might be asking for a scooter or hover board for their birthdays, Prince Albert's Lazaryn Bird told her mother she wanted to help the homeless.The eight-year-old saved up her ...
May 30, 2019 Lazaryn Bird hopes her gift to the city's less fortunate will inspire other kids her age. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Application window closing for Street Fair vendors
Prince Albert's Downtown Business Improvement District has announced a registration and fee deadline for all prospective vendors at the 2019 Downtown Street Fair.The application window will close Frid...
May 29, 2019 Prince Albert and area is in for another treat as the 2019
Downtown Street Fair approaches.(paNOW Staff/ Tyler Marr)
P.A. teacher reflects on another ex-Raider to make it big
A local man who knows a thing or two about Dave Tippet is confident he'll do well as the new head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. The veteran coach, 57, became the latest foundational piece of the Oiler...
May 28, 2019 Edmonton Oilers President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Ken Holland, left and new head coach Dave Tippett hold up a jersey during a press conference in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. (The Canadian Press/Jason Franson)
"We're always going to need hearts and hands," Saskatchewan Health Authority looks for volunteers
While making summer plans, perhaps you can schedule time to volunteer.The Saskatchewan Health Authority is hoping people in the Prince Albert region can spare an hour or two to help residents and pati...
May 28, 2019 Duncan Newman, longtime volunteer with 'Meals on Wheels.' (Submitted Photo/ Sonya Jahn)
Remembering school division chair and former ambulance deputy chief
The Prince Albert Roman Catholic School Division, former ambulance colleagues, and the wider community is mourning the loss of George Bolduc who passed away Friday.He had been serving his 13th year as...
May 27, 2019 P.A. Roman Catholic School Board Chair George Bolduc served over 22 years as a trustee. He was also the former deputy chief of Parkland Ambulance. (submitted photo/P.A. Roman Catholic School Division)
Pride Week returns to Prince Albert
Pride events are soon set to take place across Saskatchewan, with Prince Albert hosting celebrations from May 26 to June 8. Organized by Prince Albert Pride, a number of events will soon start taking ...
May 27, 2019 (Tyler Marr/paNOW Staff)
Cyclist was on phone prior to crash: Parkland Ambulance
A weekend incident is a reminder for all cyclists to exercise awareness and caution while behind the handlebars.Early Saturday afternoon, Parkland Ambulance Paramedics attended after a bike collided w...
May 27, 2019 A man in Prince Albert has learned the hard way, not to use a cell phone while riding a bike. (paNOW Staff/ Glenn Hicks)
