Keys handed to FDFN homeowners
by Derek Cornet
Three new houses on Flying Dust First Nation have made home-ownership possible for local families.
“I’m thankful and I feel blessed I have a new home,” said Charmaine Mirasty, who moved into a three-bedroom house with her two...
Elks derby snags funds
He had the winning fish last year and the first catch of the day at this past weekend’s 17th annual Elks Fishing Derby, but it wasn’t enough for Charlie Eaket to claim the top prize two years in a...
Building permit issued for Boston Pizza
The total value of building permits issued by the City of Meadow Lake is expected to increase exponentially during the second half of 2016.
According to Meadow Lake building official Neil Marsh, a permit was issued to Canalta Real Estate...
Winkler voice of M.L. Sox
As the voice of the Meadow Lake Mill Town White Sox, Donna Winkler certainly knows her baseball.
“I grew up around baseball – my dad was a coach for many years and I had three brothers who also played,” Winkler...
Relay for Life cancelled
by Phil Ambroziak
The war against cancer continues, but Meadow Lake residents no longer consider their community a major battlefront.
That’s how people like Brenda LaRocque-Hill feel in the wake of a recent decision by the Canadian Cancer Society to call...
Derby a smash hit
by Derek Cornet
Warm temperatures and no rain made for an exciting 16th annual Father’s Day Smash on the weekend.
The two-day event, hosted by Flying Dust First Nation, saw more than 30 drivers compete this year to see if their...
The Conversation: Reggie Leach
Hockey fans of all ages were pleased to meet one of their favourites recently when former NHLer Reggie Leach visited Meadow Lake for the annual Kinsmen Sports Dinner fundraiser. Prior to that, however, Reggie spoke with Northern Pride about...
Boxing program scores knockout
by Derek Cornet
The Kopahawakenum Boxing Club experienced its first taste of a boxing card June 4 and returned home with a gold medal.
“It was good to get into the atmosphere and for them to see the old coaches and...
Cancer war still ongoing
Is cancer winning the fight?
Hopefully not, but this certainly seems to be the case in Meadow Lake where recently the Canadian Cancer Society announced it was calling off its local Relay for Life fundraiser because of what can only...
Exclusive rights for park booth
by Phil Ambroziak
Things are about to become a little more convenient for visitors to Lions Park in Meadow Lake.
During the regular meeting of Meadow Lake city council June 13, authorization was given for the city to enter into an...