War veteran Louis Roy passes away
Northern Saskatchewan’s last remaining Métis veteran of the Second World War has passed away.
Louis Roy died Jan. 11 at a long-term care home in Ile-a-la Crosse. He was 101.
“He was such an amazing man and lived such a fulfilled...
Mailbox break-ins at M.L. post office
It appears mail thieves in Meadow Lake have grown even more bold in recent days.
In late December, several community mailboxes throughout the city were broken into, resulting in an ongoing police investigation to determine who was responsible. This week,...
Coalition looks to address homelessness
Homelessness is a problem in all cities, even the smallest ones.
That’s why a group of like-minded organizations have banded together to form the Meadow Lake Homeless Coalition, a larger entity focused on efforts to provide for people in need...
M.L. athlete makes SaskFirst’s top 80
Meadow Lake’s Hunter Schwartz is ready to take his game to the next level.
Currently a member of the Northwest ‘AA’ Stars, the young defenceman was recently named among the top 80 U15 hockey players in the province following a...
Proposed budget eyes two new roles at city hall
There’s not enough Diana Burton to go around.
In addition to the city manager, however, this could also apparently be said about the city clerk, treasurer, mayor and council, and others who work at city hall, as the proposed 2022...
RCMP investigating mailbox break-ins
The Meadow Lake RCMP would like to offer express service when it comes to delivering potential mail thieves to a local jail cell.
In order to do so, however, police are asking for the public’s assistance when it comes to...
Fire dept. pursues improved air compression system
The Meadow Lake fire department hopes to be breathing easy when city council passes its 2022 budget this Monday evening (Jan. 10).
That’s because the department is in need of a new air supply system to assist firefighters when responding...
Trespass legislation now in effect
“It comes down to respect.”
That’s what RM of Meadow Lake reeve Harvey Harriott had to say recently about the importance of residential land users gaining the necessary permission from land owners before accessing their property. Harriott’s comment came on...
RCMP ask public for help in locating deceased woman’s next-of-kin
Loon Lake RCMP is asking for the public’s help locating the family of Brittany Blackwell.
On Oct. 23, 64-year-old Brittany Blackwell passed away in the RM of Loon Lake. Loon Lake RCMP have been actively trying to locate her family...
M. L. home lights up the night
Everyone has heard of Miracle on 34th Street. Now it’s time to learn a little more about Christmas on 1st Street.
That’s what Meadow Lake resident Denys Jenner calls the light show he and his wife, Louise, have been displaying...