Tag Archives: People

Saskatchewan a popular destination for displaced Ukrainians
Saskatchewan is fulfilling the "Canadian dream" of two Ukrainian brothers - and it's a dream many other people from Ukraine are desperately trying to live.Oleksandr Makhnachov said that since the inva...
Nov 20, 2022

'I freaking love it:' Canadian soccer superfan going for Guinness record at World Cup
Lee Kormish is ready for an adventure of a lifetime. Not only is the Saskatchewan superfan finally able to watch Canada compete in the World Cup, he's also chasing his own Guinness World Record. "It's...
Nov 19, 2022

Brother of fallen Saskatchewan-born soldier proud of his service
Mark Hildebrand said learning that his brother had died was the last news he ever wanted to hear.Mark's 33-year-old brother, Joseph, had served two tours in Afghanistan with the Canadian Armed Forces ...
Nov 11, 2022

Canadians honour country's war dead at sombre Remembrance Day ceremonies
OTTAWA, ON - Canadians are paying respects to the country's war dead at sombre Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country.Thousands of people wearing poppies stood in silence as cannons boomed and ...
Nov 11, 2022

Indigenous Veterans Day: The Dakota people and the War of 1812
Nov. 8 is Indigenous Veterans day and it's safe to say Canada would look a lot different today if it wasn't for these heroes. Around 10,000 Indigenous warriors helped Britain fend off the Americans du...
Nov 08, 2022

P.A. and North Sask. see strong job growth in October
Prince Albert and Northern Saskatchewan had a strong October when it came to new jobs.According to Statistics Canada's monthly labour report, the region added 900 positions. That was the second highes...
Nov 04, 2022

P.A. prosecutor & La Ronge provincial judge appointed as new judges on Sask. Court of King's Bench
Saskatchewan's Court of King's Bench officially has four new judges.John Morrall, a Crown Prosecutor in Prince Albert, and Dorinda Mae Stahl, a provincial judge in La Ronge, were appointed on Monday b...
Oct 31, 2022

Bell, CAMP nominated for Sask. Music Awards
Nigel Bell and the Community Arts Mentorship Program (CAMP) are Saskatchewan Music Award nominees. Bell, a member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band who goes by the stage name Nige B, was nominated for E...
Oct 27, 2022

Melfort runner now halfway to completing world's major marathons
A Melfort woman is one step closer to finishing all the Abbott World Marathon Majors.Robyn Luthi competed in last month's Berlin Marathon after qualifying through a lottery.She finished the race at 3:...
Oct 22, 2022

Fifteen people recognized with bravery awards for risking own life to save others
People from across the province are being recognized as true heroes. Saskatchewan's Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty presented bravery awards- medals and honorary testimonial certificates - from the R...
Oct 14, 2022