Meadow Lake

by Phil Ambroziak Business as usual is expected to continue at the recently opened Giant Tiger store in Meadow Lake. This is in spite of a recent announcement regarding the North West Company – the company which currently owns the Meadow...

In response to the recent recommendations from the Province of Saskatchewan to limit public gatherings in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the City of Meadow Lake will be closing public access to all municipally owned buildings effective...

by Phil Ambroziak From the National Hockey League to the Calgary Stampede, Meadow Lake’s DJ King has cemented his legacy in two professional sports. The former St. Louis Blue and Washington Capital was recently named as one of two demo drivers...

by Phil Ambroziak The nominees are in. The Meadow Lake and District Chamber of Commerce has announced the top five finalists in 10 categories for next week’s Business Excellence Awards (MLBEX). Chamber administrator Trevor Dignean, meanwhile, said he is more than...

by Phil Ambroziak An announcement made as part of last year’s provincial budget is finally starting to come to fruition. On March 11, the government announced residents in Saskatchewan’s northwest will soon have improved access to hemodialysis and kidney wellness...

by Phil Ambroziak Construction of Meadow Lake’s new long-term care facility is expected to begin sooner rather than later, but will there be enough money to purchase furniture and equipment for the facility once completed? According to Geoff Barton, former chair...

by Phil Ambroziak Ashraful Alam believes there needs to be a stronger police presence in Buffalo Narrows. Alam, who serves as chief administrative officer (CAO) for the northern village, expressed his concerns about a need for more action by the RCMP...

by Phil Ambroziak FireSong, a unique yet somewhat obscure resort located west of Loon Lake along the shores of Fowler Lake, is receiving some province-wide recognition. Recently, Robbie Holden, who works in guest services and asset security at FireSong, was named...

by Phil Ambroziak The story of Meadow Lake’s existing long-term care facility doesn’t necessarily have to end with its demolition. In a recent letter to Meadow Lake city council (received during council’s regular meeting Feb. 24), Derek Miller – executive director...

by Phil Ambroziak In this battle, everyone wins. The first-ever Kinsmen Burger Battle, a unique fundraiser for this year’s Telemiracle, is currently underway in Meadow Lake and, according to those involved, it’s on course to being a resounding success. “We actually borrowed...