M.L. man drives family tractor for first time in decades
It was a birthday present like no other.
That’s what Meadow Lake resident Ken Skotheim had to say about the chance to relive his past Sunday afternoon (May 31) when his son-in-law, Shawn Pevach, delivered to the 83-year-old his family’s...
Letter-writing campaign launched for seniors
“It’s always nice to get mail.”
Those are the words of Neil Currie, a Meadow Lake senior who resides at the Golden West Manor, in response to a new initiative launched by the Meadow Lake Housing Authority.
Last week, Meadow Lake...
MSFN cracks down on gangs
The people of Loon Lake and nearby Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation are of the shared opinion enough is enough when it comes to the presence of gangs in their communities.
Earlier this month, Loon Lake RCMP met with MSFN chief...
Sikup store marks 40 years
COVID-19 may have put the kibosh on the celebration itself, but it hasn’t taken anything away from a special milestone for both a long-time Dorintosh business or its importance to the community as a whole.
May 15 marked the 40th...
Bootlegging charges laid in North
On May 20 between 7 and 10 p.m., officers from the La Loche RCMP detachment were stationed on Highway 155 just south of the town limits and north of the provincial check stop. The RCMP stationary roadside check stop...
Phase 3 of Reopen Sask. set for June 8
Work is underway on the next phase of the plan to reopen the provincial economy. The target date to begin Phase 3 of Reopen Saskatchewan is June 8.
Phase 2 of the plan began this week. In Phase 3, restaurants...
Man wanted by police
The Meadow Lake RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Lennex Merasty-Morin.
He is on warrant for the following charges:• Failing to comply with a Release Order• Aggravated Assault• Discharge Firearm with Intent• Careless Use of Firearm• Possession...
District 36 4H sale moves to stockyards
There’s no bull about the impact COVID-19 has had on District 36 4H.
“The annual 4H Show and Sale – which normally takes place as part of Stampede Week at the Meadow Lake Arena – is cancelled this year because...
North continues COVID-19 fight
As COVID-19 slowly but surely is brought under control in Saskatchewan’s Northwest, the Northern Village of Buffalo Narrows is one of many communities remaining as vigilant as ever until the pandemic is over once and for all.
“Things are looking...
NorSask brings back employees
It’s not quite business as usual for NorSask Forest products, but it’s getting there.
At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the local sawmill announced it was transitioning from double-shift production to single-shift production primarily because of the negative impact...