Dedication does wonders
“Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.”
These words from professional wrestling legend and current Hollywood mega-star Dwayne Johnson couldn’t be more fitting if he’d used them to describe the...
Former M.L. mayor passes away
by Phil Ambroziak
Wednesday evening’s Meadow Lake and District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards gala began on a sombre note when mayor Gary Vidal announced a former local business owner, community volunteer and Vidal’s predecessor on city council passed...
MLBEX winners honoured
by Phil Ambroziak
Unlike the recent Oscars ceremony, there was no controversy or confusion when announcing the winners of last night’s Meadow Lake and District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.
The 12th annual MLBEX Awards ceremony was held March 15...
The Conversation
Although not originally from the community, CHS vice-principal Trevor Gerwing considers Meadow Lake home. Recently, Trevor spoke with Northern Pride about his interest in history, his career as an educator and his love for coaching sports.
Q: What does an...
Broncos need better competition
You’re only as good as your competition.
In spite of an undefeated streak that lasted throughout both the regular and post-seasons, and winning back-to-back Beaver Lakes Hockey League championships this year and last, how good are the Meadow Lake Broncos...
Puppy hurled from vehicle
Recently, Meadow Lake RCMP were contacted by a local woman who witnessed a puppy thrown from a moving vehicle. The witness had the puppy with her and brought it to the detachment.
Officers began an animal cruelty investigation and were...
Telemiracle nets $50,000-plus
by Phil Ambroziak
After four decades, Meadow Lake’s Telemiracle event continues to be one of the biggest fundraising endeavours the community has ever seen.
“Things went very well this year – in fact, the event went just as well as last...
Heart recipient heading home
by Phil Ambroziak
When it comes to Meadow Lake resident Walter Vidal, there’s no denying the man has heart.
The recipient of a heart transplant Dec. 12, Vidal has spent the last few months recovering in an Edmonton hospital. He’s expected...
Habs game exceeds expectations
by Phil Ambroziak
The biggest crowd to witness a hockey game in Meadow Lake in years converged on the local arena March 2 for a night destined to go down as one of the most memorable in the community’s history.
At...
Community continues to give
Miracle. The dictionary defines it as an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs, or as an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment.
That’s why the name Telemiracle, while befitting in a sense, no longer seems to...