Softball now offered in M.L.
by Phil Ambroziak
Meadow Lake minor baseball has hit one out of the park with its recent decision to introduce a girls softball program.
Close to 50 girls between Grades 1 and 4 converged on Diamond #4 in Lions Park Saturday...
Stop the spread of wildfire
“Remember... Only you can prevent forest fires.”
The words of Smokey the Bear could not be more appropriate at a time of year when, once again, the actions of men (and women) have the potential to result in some severe...
RCMP address panhandling
by Phil Ambroziak
The Meadow Lake RCMP have turned to the local business community in an effort to curb an all too common occurrence police say has elevated well beyond the level of being a simple nuisance.
Recently, RCMP Cpl. Ryan...
Golden anniversary for writer
by Phil Ambroziak
The ability to do what you love is reward enough.
That’s how long-time Goodsoil resident Clara Hankey feels, but, in spite of this, Hankey was still recognized recently for her half-century of contributions made to Canada’s newspaper industry....
The Conversation: Michelle Willick
Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Prairie North Regional Health Authority and it’s Michelle Willick’s job to make sure they’re both in place and recognized for the work they do. Recently, Michelle spoke with Northern Pride about...
Sox gear up for season
by Phil Ambroziak
“The crack of the bat, the sound of baseballs thumping into gloves, the infield chatter are like birdsong to the baseball starved.”
As true as this quote from Canadian novelist W.P. Kinsella may be, it won’t be long...
Finding a better solution
Oftentimes police work isn’t as cut and dry as simply catching the bad guy and taking him off to jail.
That’s a realization the Meadow Lake RCMP have come to, as evidenced by the efforts of Cpl. Ryan How and...
Service road access point closed
by Phil Ambroziak
Motorists in Meadow Lake now have to take an alternate route to and from the west service road adjacent to Highway 4.
This week, city workers installed a barricade at the service road approach located at Highway 4...
Worker fired for speaking out
by Derek Cornet
After speaking with a news reporter about vote buying on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation (MSFN), Leon Weeseekase is out of a job.
The incident occurred last month after CBC spent two days on the reserve talking to people...
The Conversation: Garry Sabraw
Although retired Purolator driver Garry Sabraw doesn’t live in Meadow Lake, he’s become a popular person with locals. After delivering packages to residents in the community for close to 23 years, Garry spoke with Northern Pride about the route,...