Long-time MLA to run federally
The people of Saskatchewan’s North could have a tough decision on their hands come the next federal election.
While former Meadow Lake mayor Gary Vidal currently represents the federal Conservatives as MP for the riding of Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River, long-time Athabasca...
Bethel Gospel Camp resurrected
Ethan Marsh was excited to return to Bethel Gospel Camp earlier this summer for more reasons than one.
Not only was the 16-year-old Meadow Lake resident encouraged by the fact the camp – located at Jeannette Lake in the Meadow...
Wrestling, rugby, weightlifting camp a hit
Even COVID-19 could not keep the Northern Pikes Wrestling Club down for the count.
Earlier this week saw the club join forces with the Meadow Lake SheDevils rugby team to host a three-day wrestling/rugby camp at Carpenter High School. For...
M.L. Hospital temporarily disrupts obstetrical services
A temporary disruption of obstetrical services due to an unexpected physician shortage will occur at the Meadow Lake Hospital beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday (Aug. 6). Obstetrical services will resume at 8 a.m. Monday (Aug. 9).
During this disruption,...
Vehicle strikes pedestrian in M.L.
On Aug. 6 at approximately 5:30 a.m., Meadow Lake RCMP responded to a call of a pedestrian who had been hit by a vehicle on 4th Avenue West in Meadow Lake.
Investigation determined a male was walking westbound on 4th...
Peter Eason takes on enhanced role with RCMP
“It’s overwhelming, but profoundly meaningful to me and I appreciate it deeply.”
These were the words Meadow Lake’s Peter Eason used when acknowledging the large turnout of RCMP members both past and present, as well as other supporters who were...
Plan underway to convert Dorintosh school to residences
New life will soon be breathed into the former Dorintosh Central School.
While there are no plans to reopen a school in the community, efforts are underway to officially turn the building over to the village which, in turn, has...
M.L. athlete to compete at world event
Avery Pearson is ready to take on the world.
The recent Carpenter High School graduate recently secured a spot at the 2021 World Athletics U20 Championships, an international competition scheduled for Aug. 17-22 in Nairobi, Kenya.
“I’m leaving Aug. 9 and...
Sexual assault attempt near provincial park
On Aug. 3 at approximately 7:20 p.m., Pierceland RCMP were dispatched to the site of an attempted sexual assault at the junction of Highway 224 and Highway 950, near the gate of Meadow Lake Provincial Park.
Investigation has determined a...
RCMP investigate report of missing M.L. man
On July 29 at approximately 6:05 p.m., Meadow Lake RCMP received a complaint of a missing 72-year-old man, Harold Waterhen.
Waterhen is a resident of a local long-term care facility on 3rd Avenue West in Meadow Lake. He left the...