Candidates selected for Athabasca by-election
The Saskatchewan NDP have named La Loche mayor Georgina Jolibois, while the SaskParty has Jim Lemaigre, a former RCMP member, as their respective candidates for the upcoming provincial by-election in the Athabasca riding.
Jolibois, the former Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River MP, was...
Vandalism frustrating for Lions, city
Christmas is here, but crime doesn’t take a holiday.
This is something the Meadow Lake Lions Club has come to understand following the recent discovery of vandalism to the PineRidge Ford Amphitheatre.
“I don’t know how he/she did it, but some...
Recent snowfall within normal parameters
Winter is here.
Actually, that may not be officially the case until Dec. 21, but it might as well be considering the vast amount of snow to be dropped on Meadow Lake and area in recent weeks.
“We’ve been very busy...
Vax, negative test a must for NWSD staff
The Northwest School Division is finally making the grade.
This is according to Dr. Gavin Van de Venter, chief of staff at the Meadow Lake Hospital, who is delighted with the news NWSD staff will soon be required to be...
Coverchuk named to Team Canada
Cody Coverchuk is ready to show just how much of a proud Canadian he truly is.
Coverchuk, who in November was crowned PBR Canada champion, now has his sights set on the PBR Global Cup, an annual event that showcases...
Teacher supports Indigenous learning
“I never set out to do these things for the recognition.”
This is what Carpenter High School teacher Derek Efotda had to say after humbly accepting a Guiding the Journey Award for his work as a partner in Indigenous education....
Christmas a busy time for Catholic Church
With Christmas just around the corner, this is an especially busy time for Fr. Doug Jeffrey of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Recently, Fr. Doug spoke with Northern Pride about the goings on at the church this holiday...
Walk raises awareness about domestic violence
Interpersonal violence and domestic abuse.
These are issues present in all communities – big and small alike – but issues many people feel don’t always get the attention they deserve.
That’s why a newly formed partnership of various groups and organizations...
Festival of Trees nets more than $50,000
When the Meadow Lake Hospital Foundation originally planted the seed of what would eventually grow into its annual Festival of Trees fundraiser, little did the group know of the continued success it would have even during the most difficult...
Homecoming for new city clerk
Originally from Meadow Lake, Ferne Hebig recently returned home after living and working in the Village of Viscount to take on the role of city clerk. Recently, Ferne spoke with Northern Pride about her new position, life growing up...