Tag Archives: People
P.A. Sports Hall of Fame to meet following alleged transphobic incident involving inductee
The Prince Albert Sports Hall of Fame said it will meet next week to discuss the future of one of its inductees, Josef Tesar. This comes following an incident in Kelowna, B.C. last week in which Tesar...
Jun 14, 2023
Canada's Nick Taylor wins RBC Canadian Open in a playoff to end 69-year drought
Nick Taylor has won the RBC Canadian Open.The Abbotsford, B.C., product rolled in a dramatic 72-foot birdie putt on the fourth playoff hole Sunday to beat England's Tommy Fleetwood and end a 69-year d...
Jun 11, 2023
Decoration Day ceremony leads to monument unveiling at City Hall
Prince Albert's veterans were honored at two separate ceremonies in the city on Sunday. The first was the Decoration Day ceremony at South Hill Cemetery, bringing together military veterans and those ...
Jun 11, 2023
‘It’s going to reduce cancer:’ Analyst praises warnings on cigarettes
Cigarettes are getting a new look that's aimed at reducing smoking.Health Canada is now requiring manufacturers to add warning labels to individual cigarettes in addition to existing warnings on packa...
Jun 11, 2023
Student from Clearwater River claims bronze at National Science Fair
A grade 11 student from Clearwater River Dene Nation captured a spot on the podium at the Canada Wide Science Fair in Edmonton last month. Ava Haynes beat out over 330 other projects at the Fair to cl...
Jun 10, 2023
Three for three: Holtvogt completes T1D 4x4x48 ultramarathon for third straight year
Hundreds of people were running, walking, and biking in Humboldt this past weekend for the third annual T1D 4x4x48 Ultramarathon.Created by David Goggins, participants run, walk, or bike four miles ev...
Jun 10, 2023
Meath park teen wows judges at Junior Nationals
Erica Jacobson has returned home from a successful trip to nationals.Out of 22 athletes in her 58 kg weight class, she finished 11th."I didn't expect a medal there. I set some personal goals and I met...
Jun 07, 2023
P.A. man looking to meet Tony Hawk through skateboarding competition
A Prince Albert man is looking at a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet one of his idols.Daniel Wirsta is currently competing in Tony Hawk's Skatepark Hero with a chance to skate with the best to a...
Jun 06, 2023
Claude Petit: distinguished serviceman, athlete, and Indigenous role model
Born in Duck Lake on October 1, 1935, Claude Petit grew up to be one of the most influential men in the local First Nations community.From a young age, Petit was introduced to the sport of boxing than...
Jun 06, 2023
P.A. swimmer wins two golds in national swimming competition
A Prince Albert woman is back home after winning multiple gold medals at a national competition.Natasha Nagle was in Calgary in late May for the 2023 Speedo Canadian Masters Championships where she en...
Jun 05, 2023
