City of Meadow Lake takes hit on ice bookings

by Phil Ambroziak When it comes to Sundays, things have certainly cooled off at the Meadow Lake and District Arena. The city is looking to do some readjusting following a decision by the Meadow Lake Minor Hockey Association to split ice time between the Meadow Lake facility and PineRidge Ford Place at Flying Dust First … Read more

Meadow Lake city council sworn in

The new Meadow Lake city council held its first meeting Nov. 5 during which time members were officially sworn in for the new council term. Here, newly elected councillor Layne Shkopich and interim city manager Richard Levesque look on as city clerk Cheryl Dodds has mayor Gary Vidal recite the oath of office.

by Phil Ammbroziak A new era in Meadow Lake politics has begun. During a special meeting held Nov. 5, the newly elected Meadow Lake city council was officially sworn in before quickly getting down to business by selecting members to represent the city on various boards and committees. “First of all, let me congratulate you … Read more

Meadow Lake city council rejects horse bylaw

by Terry Villeneuve They came, they spoke, they listened, they left – not impressed. Three residents from Meadow Lake’s east side appeared before city council last Monday looking for an explanation regarding the proposed new animal bylaw that would see them from having horses in the future. “We’ve all got questions,” said Donna Lowe, who … Read more

Waste issue recycled for next Meadow Lake council meeting

The City of Meadow Lake continues to discuss the fine details as it works toward implementing a door-to-door recycling service. Currently, residents looking to recycle cardboard and other paper products, must do so by visiting Lamon Disposal in the Meadow Lake industrial park. If approved, the curb-side pickup would also be managed by Lamon. Here, Lynn Chapman of Grand Prairie, AB recycles some cardboard for her mother, Meadow Lake resident Tania Chapman, during a trip to Lamon Disposal Sept. 14.

by Phil Ambroziak The new school year is only a few weeks old, but the City of Meadow Lake is already learning all about the three Rs. In this case, however, reading, writing and arithmetic have been replaced by reducing, reusing and recycling. During the Sept. 10 city council meeting, further discussion was held with … Read more

‘Misunderstanding’ delays project approval

by Phil Ambroziak What interim city manager Richard Levesque is now describing as a misunderstanding has resulted in a temporary delay in development plans for a Meadow Lake entrepreneur. Dave Nelson, who formerly owned and operated tire shops on 1st Avenue West and in the industrial park, is planning to open a similar shop at … Read more

City hires interim manager

by Phil Ambroziak Meadow Lake city hall has welcomed back a familiar face. Former Meadow Lake town administrator Richard Levesque has been hired as the interim city manager following the recent resignation of Bruno Kossmann. Levesque, who retired from his previous role in 2009, will remain onboard until city council is able to find a … Read more

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