Wildfires impact local tourism
The wildfire situation in northern Saskatchewan may be under greater control now than it was earlier this month, but – when it comes to the region’s tourism industry – the threat of fire and poor air quality has been...
Baseball teams compete at provincials
Two more provincial championships have been claimed by Meadow Lake and area athletes.
This past weekend saw several provincial baseball tournaments take place throughout Saskatchewan – including the ‘AA’ Tier 1 Championship at Lions Park in Meadow Lake – with...
M.L. Co-op profits up at year-end
Better late than never.
That’s how Meadow Lake Co-op board members and staff feel in the wake of the organization’s 2021 annual general meeting, a gathering that took place July 13 at the PineRidge Ford Curling Club when, traditionally, it...
Record high temperatures expected
Baby, it’s hot outside.
According to Environment Canada, Meadow Lake could make its way into the record books by week’s end by hitting an all-time local high as far as temperature is concerned as an unseasonable hot spell continues to...
Ball teams gear up for provincials
Minor baseball season may be over for Meadow Lake, but the crack of the bat will still be heard at Lions Park later this summer.
July 23-25 will see Meadow Lake host U15 provincial baseball provincials, an event head coach...
BJ Carey takes top spot at Poundmaker
The Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association is back.
After COVID-19 halted last year’s action, the CPCA’s 2021 season officially got underway last Thursday (June 24) with four days of racing at Poundmaker Cree Nation. The event wrapped up Sunday (June 27)...
Students visit historic cemetery
A recent outing by students at Carpenter High School in Meadow Lake served as a way of bridging generations.
Last Wednesday (June 16), CHS teacher Derek Eftoda and his History 30 class took their quest for knowledge beyond the classroom...
M.L. bull rider reinstated by PBR Canada
He’s back!
Meadow Lake’s Cody Coverchuk has returned to the sport he loves after recently being reinstated by Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Canada following a suspension dating back to 2019.
“I’ve only gone to two events so far this season –...
Parade planned for CHS grads
Everyone loves a parade.
This statement holds especially true for the Class of 2021 from Carpenter High School in Meadow Lake who, on June 29, will take part in a parade throughout the community as a way of celebrating one...
32 new cases, 64 more recoveries, one additional death, 1,023,698 vaccines delivered
An additional 18,423 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,023,698.
The additional 18,423 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered to residents living in the...