Everybody Has a Story

“I’ve always been busy, all my life, because I was a working mom and it becomes habit that you stay busy.” That’s how Pat Gotto explains her curriculum vitae as a thrice-retired registered nurse and inveterate volunteer.

A teacher and principal, Lori Michaud has always loved her job. But young onset dementia has brought an early end to her career. At 44, Michaud is retired and living with a disability. But she’s not done with education.

Like many stay-at-home moms, Rita Kuntz went back to work when her kids were grown.

House concerts have been going on … well ... forever. Think travelling minstrels. But the modern day house concert, like the kind hosted by Kelly Waters of North Battleford, is a growing trend supported by today's social media and tech networking.

Throughout the year 2013, he delved into the history of North Battleford and extraordinary people who have impacted – or brought fame – to the community during its 100 years of existence.

Retired public health nurse Eva Scott is a master at knitting, quite literally. She achieved her Master of Knitting certificate from the Canadian Guild of Knitters in 1997.

Melissa Squire is not your average designer, nor is she your average bride.

He’s a cast member of one of Canada’s most prestigious theatre companies and, although his immediate family no longer resides here, he still comes “home” to the Battlefords.

"It's hard to live in a community when people are so divided," says Virginia Favel of Sweetgrass First Nation. One might think the division Favel talks about is the one between First Nation people and non-First Nation people. But it's not.

When the iconic Nitty Gritty Dirt Band played for 1,200 people at Paradise Hill's Summer Bash, a young musician from North Battleford was the opening act. It was a dream come true for Bruin Eberle.