Friday, March 29, 2024

Meadow Lake

RCMP investigate case of unlawful confinement

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On April 23 shortly after 6 p.m., Ile-a-la Crosse RCMP received a report of a female youth being held against her will for the past four days in a cabin across Ile-a-la Crosse Lake, approximately 10 kilometres from the...

COVID-19 confirmed in La Loche, CRDN, ERFN

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COVID-19 has gripped the neighbouring communities of La Loche and Clearwater River Dene Nation. This past weekend, six cases of coronavirus were confirmed in that part of Saskatchewan’s North, but, at that time, officials felt things were mostly under control. “We...

La Loche shooter’s appeal attempt rejected

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“This ends it.” Those were the words of Aaron Fox, the defence lawyer for the La Loche shooter, in response to a failed attempt to have the Supreme Court of Canada hear his client’s appeal. “He pleaded guilty, but the issue...

Multi-use facility survey results are in

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The people have spoken. During the regular meeting of Meadow Lake city council – held April 14 via the online conferencing application, Zoom – discussion took place with regard to the results of a public survey concerning a possible multi-use...

Weapons charges laid in M.L.

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On April 19, the Saskatchewan Emergency Response Team (ERT) was travelling to Meadow Lake to execute a planned search warrant on a residence located on the 500th block of 6th Avenue West in Meadow Lake following the report of...

COVID-19 assessments provided at M.L. Civic Centre

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by Phil Ambroziak The City of Meadow Lake and the Saskatchewan Health Authority are looking to amp up their efforts in the fight against COVID-19. During its regular meeting Tuesday (April 14) – which took place via the video conferencing application...

WPCA alters 2020 schedule amidst pandemic

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by Phil Ambroziak Gary Gorst’s career as a chuckwagon driver could already be over. The Meadow Lake area resident is scheduled to retire from the sport at the end of the 2020 season. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, however, makes it questionable...

Métis war vets recognized

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by Phil Ambroziak The proper recognition may have been a long time coming, but the Métis National Council and federal government have not overlooked the contributions made by Métis veterans during the Second World War. Recently, veteran Donald Russell Linklater received...

M.L. businesses discuss impact of COVID-19

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by Phil Ambroziak When the COVID-19 crisis has finally been overcome, exactly what the lasting impact will be on the local business community remains to be seen. However, a number of business owners, managers, as well as representatives from local non-profit...

German duo safe in Sask. amidst COVID-19 crisis

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by Phil Ambroziak “It’s safer here than anywhere else.” That’s what Meadow Lake area resident Marlene Millar had to say about a recent decision she and her husband, George, made with regard to having two young men from Germany stay at...