Tag Archives: People
All over the place: David Ayres’ newfound fame leads to whirlwind tour of advocacy
Seas of autographs, selfies and media requests - that's been the norm for David Ayres the last two weeks.The 42-year-old operations manager at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto gained internation...
Mar 07, 2020 David Ayres, the now famous emergency back up goaltender from Toronto, signs the wall at Wendel Clark's Classic Bar and Grill as part of a stop in Saskatoon on March 6, 2020. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
'This was my dream': Charles displays artwork at public exhibit
Bella Charles, of Sucker River, is feeling like a more established artist since she's displayed her work at the public gallery in La Ronge's Mistasinihk Place. "The La Ronge Arts Council had some spac...
Mar 06, 2020 Bella Charles focuses mostly on landscapes and portraits. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Documentary filmed in La Ronge to appear on NFB website
Documentarian Janine Windolph is releasing her new film Stories Are in Our Bones on the National Film Board of Canada's (NFB) website on March 8. Filmed in La Ronge, the 11-minute documentary is about...
Mar 06, 2020 The documentary will be released online for free streaming March 8. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Technology entrepreneurs called upon to help producers
Innovation Saskatchewan and the Ministry of Agriculture are asking how technology can help Saskatchewan producers monitor their mental health.The government is launching a new challenge to entrepreneu...
Mar 05, 2020 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Northern adventure company up for provincial tourism award
Michela Carriere believes her business Aski Holistic Adventures was nominated for a Saskatchewan Tourism Award of Excellence because she offers an authentic Indigenous wilderness experience. Her Cumbe...
Mar 03, 2020 Aski Holistic Adventures is nominated for the Indigenous Tourism Experience Award. (submitted photo/Michela Carriere)
Local veterinarians speak on stress after report on mental health
Veterinarians in Central Saskatchewan say sleep deprivation, long working hours, and stressful working conditions can make their job difficult at times.A recent study published in the Journal of Ameri...
Mar 03, 2020 Dr. Peter Surkan (left) of Park Range Veterinary Services in Prince Albert said being a veterinarian can be a stressful job. (submitted photo/Brenda Smith)
La Ronge musician awaiting release of EP
La Ronge teacher Dara Schindelka believes she has the greatest job in the world, but she's excited for her musical ambitions as she waits to release her first extended-play (EP)-album.While the full f...
Mar 02, 2020 Dara Schindelka has been a teacher at Pre-Cam Community School for five years. (B/W Photo/Facebook)
World religions conference reflects common ground in diverse perspectives
It was a time for understanding Saturday when six speakers from different cultures and religious perspectives came together for the Pathway to Peace conference at the North Battleford Library.Quentin ...
Mar 01, 2020 Left to right, Wes Fine Day (Indigenous), Amandeep Singh (Sikhism), and Pastor Keith Klippenstein (Christian) were among the speakers at the event. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Looking back at Crosby's golden goal on 10th anniversary
On this day 10 years ago, Team Canada defeated Team USA 3-2 in overtime to capture the gold medal on home soil.The goal heard around the world was scored by none other than Sidney Crosby who fired a s...
Feb 28, 2020 (The Canadian Press)
'It's a curse and also a blessing': Charles honoured for search and rescue work
It was a surprising and emotional day for Lac La Ronge Indian Band Elder Tom Charles who was gifted a ribbon shirt as an appreciation for more than four decades of search and rescue work."The RCMP gav...
Feb 28, 2020 Tom Charles was recognized for more than 40 years of search and rescue work. (Lorne Stewart/Facebook)