Youths arrested at WLFN School
Two girls from Waterhen Lake First Nation were arrested and charged Friday (Jan. 31) after allegedly bringing a weapon to school.
According to an RCMP spokesperson, Meadow Lake RCMP responded to a report that day of an individual or individuals...
City addresses homelessness
by Phil Ambroziak
In spite of its small size, the City of Meadow Lake is not immune to a major issue all cities face – homelessness.
Steps are now being taken to address this, however, with city council’s recent decision to...
Get to know minor hockey’s Karla Hansen
As commissioner of Meadow Lake Minor Hockey’s Atom division, Karla Hansen has found herself extra busy as of late. Recently, Karla spoke with Northern Pride about her role with minor hockey, her career at RBC and her family.
When did...
Broncos to face Dewberry in playoffs
by Phil Ambroziak
Local hockey fans are expected to be in for some excitement this Saturday (Feb. 1) when the Dewberry Mustangs come to town for the very first time to square off against the Meadow Lake Senior Broncos.
“Dewberry has...
Mustangs fold
by Phil Ambroziak
The Meadow Lake Junior 'A' Mustangs have ridden off into the sunset. Both Mustangs general manager Glen Winkler and head coach Marty Ross confirmed Saturday's (Jan. 25) game against the Hinton Timberwolves was the local squad's last...
Man faces child porn charges
After an immediate and brief investigation by the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit, RCMP say a Loon Lake area man has been charged with numerous child luring offences and a child has been saved from potential harm.
On Jan. 16,...
Beavers cause concern in RM
by Phil Ambroziak
Although the recent record-breaking cold weather has most people longing for the arrival of spring, at least one RM of Meadow Lake ratepayer is not looking forward to a serious problem he said often accompanies that time...
Cole Bay mayor redeemed
by Phil Ambroziak
“I look forward to continuing to serve the community of Cole Bay.”
And that is exactly what Nadine Couillonneur plans to do now that her position as Cole Bay mayor has been confirmed in a court of law.
Friday...
GDI names Order of Gabriel Dumont appointees
by Phil Ambroziak
Glenn Lafleur has dedicated his life to bettering educational opportunities for Saskatchewan’s Métis people and his efforts have not gone unrecognized.
The former Beauval resident is one of 25 new appointments to the Order of Gabriel Dumont, am...
Officer assaulted, weapons seized
On Jan. 18, Loon Lake RCMP received a report from the Pierceland detachment area of a suspicious male in a farm yard driving a grey SUV.
An officer from the Loon Lake detachment located a vehicle that matched the description...