Tag Archives: People
"It's a selfless act": Living organ donor saves brother's life and raises awareness
"If I had to do it again and I had another kidney to be able to provide, I would do it," Jenna Lockert said.In 2014, Lockert donated her kidney to her brother, Kyle Deck. He suffered from IgA nephropa...
Sep 12, 2024
Government opens new youth drop-in centre in Prince Albert
The Government of Saskatchewan and support groups in Prince Albert are celebrating the opening of a new drop-in centre made especially for youth. Thanks to a partnership between the government, the Pr...
Sep 12, 2024
Prince Albert man wins $5 million on LOTTO ticket
Saskatchewan's newest millionaire calls Prince Albert home.Mark Georget won $5 million on LOTTO 6/49's August 28 Classic Jackpot draw. He checked his numbers on the Western Canada Lottery Corporation ...
Sep 10, 2024
Homeless to a job site: a Prince Albert success story
When asked how it feels to be working again, a smile quickly fills Randy Boivin's face.Up until recently, the 59-year-old spent his days at the Cornerstone shopping area. It was the location's propert...
Sep 09, 2024
Province invests $17.1 million to increase community safety
Saskatchewan announced a $17.1 million investment in a multi-ministry approach to create safe neighbourhoods with police force expansion, new officer training, and additional enforcement tools focused...
Sep 05, 2024
Edmonton Oilers sign centre Leon Draisaitl to eight-year extension
The Edmonton Oilers have signed star centre Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension, the club announced Tuesday.The contract has an average annual value of US$14 million, the highest in NHL...
Sep 03, 2024
Gaudreau's widow, Meredith, remembers husband in heartfelt social media posts
The widow of Johnny Gaudreau called her husband "the absolute best dad in the world" and thanked him for "the best years of my life" in two Instagram posts paying tribute to the NHL player who was kil...
Aug 31, 2024
Terry Fox Run organizer prepares for his 44th fundraiser: 'I’ve been in every one.'
For most, the Terry Fox Run is just an annual fundraiser for cancer research. But for Prince Albert's Vern Hodgins, it's a much more meaningful event - one that he hasn't missed since the very first r...
Aug 31, 2024
P.A. Police renew calls for information as missing person case eclipses two years
The Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) is renewing calls for help in finding a man who's now been missing for two years. Henry McAdam was first reported missing on Aug. 24, 2022, and he was last seen...
Aug 31, 2024
Wassermann struggles in opening Para-Rowing heat
Day 2 of the 2024 Paralympic Games was on Friday as a handful of more sports got underway.One of those events was Para-Rowing, as the PR1 Men's Single Sculls had their first heat.Competing in the spor...
Aug 30, 2024
