Tag Archives: People
The growing global fascination with the northern lights
Dale Boan is a Saskatoon software developer by day and an aurora borealis chaser by night."It's a very unique phenomenon and it's rarely the same twice, especially when it's stronger. The patterns are...
May 09, 2024
Northern authors winners at Saskatchewan Book Awards
Two northerners have been declared winners at the Saskatchewan Book Awards. Miriam Krner won in the Children's Literature category for Fox and Bear (Red Deer Press/Fitzhenry & Whiteside), while So...
May 09, 2024
Miss Indigenous Canada Pageant contestant Khoniss Wuttunee says 'life promotion' part of her philosophy
A young woman from Red Pheasant Cree Nation is among the contestants in the upcoming Miss Indigenous Canada Pageant.Khoniss Wuttunee, 25, said she is thrilled about taking part in the event."It was re...
May 08, 2024
North Stars' Bell joins rarefied air with CJHL nomination
For the second time in as many years, Battlefords North Stars game-breaker, Kian Bell has been named as a nominee for Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) Most Valuable Player. Fresh off his second st...
May 07, 2024
Sask Polytech students receive international learning experience
Renn Deschambeault hopes to open her own salon and spa in the future. The student from Cumberland House Cree Nation is enrolled in the hairstylist program at Sask Polytech in Prince Albert. When she's...
May 07, 2024
P.A. born ‘Fall Guy’ praises new movie for supporting stunt work
An interest in acting that started at Carlton Comprehensive High School in Prince Albert has led to dangerous stunts and action packed fights on movie sets; Jason Wingham is a real life 'Fall Guy.'The...
May 07, 2024
Vikings trio reflect on Hilltops camp, joining national champs
Three members of the North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings will make the jump to the post-secondary football ranks this fall, with the defending national champion, Saskatoon Hillt...
May 06, 2024
Lloydminster singer-songwriter Parke heading to finals in competition
Singer-songwriter Caroline Parke, from the Lloydminster area, has seen a lot of success in her efforts to claim votes in the International Singer-Songwriters Association (ISSA) awards show coming up i...
May 06, 2024
Town makes plans for annual summer parade
The Town of Battleford is getting ready to start taking entries soon for its annual parade.This year the event will take place on Friday night, Aug. 9. Parks and Recreation Manager Jordan Schechtel sa...
May 04, 2024
Youth show talent at 2024 Hazee art competition
It was an exciting time at this year's Hazee Awards at the Chapel Gallery Thursday night.Many talented youth were awarded for their entries in this year's competition, focusing on the theme of "Hope."...
May 03, 2024