Playoffs begin Friday
by Phil Ambroziak
With 11 straight wins, the Meadow Lake Broncos continue to ride a wave of momentum heading into this year’s Beaver Lakes Hockey League (BLHL) playoffs.
The Broncos, who finished the 2015-16 regular season in first place with a...
Broncos remain dominant
by Phil Ambroziak
As strong as the Meadow Lake Broncos have been throughout the latter half of the Beaver Lakes Hockey League’s 2015-16 regular season, veteran goalie Rick Dallyn said the team can’t let itself become too overconfident heading into...
School still in jeopardy
by Derek Cornet
The reviews have ended for two area schools, but one is still at-risk of closing.
Northwest School Division (NWSD) board members met Jan. 18 for a special meeting to discuss the future of Green Acre School in Rapid...
The Conversation: Marty Ross
With three children experiencing ongoing success in minor hockey, Meadow Lake resident Marty Ross understands the importance of hard work both on and off the ice. Recently, Marty spoke with Northern Pride about his time as a player, his...
And… they’re off!
by Phil Ambroziak
Something was missing.
That’s how Kevin Lewis of Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation felt six years ago while organizing a series of winter activities as part of the reserve’s Kaniyasihk Cree Cultural Camp experience.
“We were offering things like ice...
Showcasing the North
Northwest Saskatchewan is certainly on the map – both literally and figuratively.
In recent weeks, one reason or another has brought visitors from different parts of the province either to or through Meadow Lake, as well as other nearby communities....
Mayor looks ahead to 2016
by Phil Ambroziak
Good things await the City of Meadow Lake in 2016.
That’s the optimism mayor Gary Vidal expressed while reflecting recently on the highlights of 2015 and the impact the decisions made at that time are expected to have...
Internet highs and lows
by Phil Ambroziak
It’s a changing world, but there’s a group of Meadow Lake and area parents determined to change with it.
Recently, the theatre at Jonas Samson Junior High School was filled to near capacity for a presentation about social...
Busier times for curling club
by Derek Cornet
The PineRidge Ford Curling Club in Meadow Lake is having a super year as it has a packed schedule until the ice thaws in two months time.
“Our rink is booked every weekend now until the end of...
Fire guts Meadow Lake home
by Phil Ambroziak
It wasn’t the happy New Year Meadow Lake resident Shawna Lumgair and her son, Arlan, were hoping for.
Shortly before 12 noon Jan. 1, the Lumgairs lost their home and most of their possessions when their house went...