Waterhen evacuated
by Phil Ambroziak
The people of Waterhen Lake First Nation are on the move.
The Ministry of Environment ordered a community-wide evacuation Tuesday afternoon (May 15) amidst two raging wildfires that ignited west of the community this past weekend.
“We are evacuating...
M.L. issues water advisory
Due to the quality of water coming in at the City of Meadow Lake's water treatment plant, the Water Security Agency has issued a community wide precautionary drinking water advisory for all users supplied by city water. This advisory...
Bodybuilding champ crowned
by Phil Ambroziak
It may be considered a niche sport, but Meadow Lake’s Mitch McAmmond is certainly pumped about his bodybuilding future.
McAmmond, 23, recently took top honours in his 176-198-pound weight class, as well as first place overall at the...
Eight-footer for FDFN man
by Phil Ambroziak
When Flying Dust First Nation’s Kyle Lambert tells a fish story, it’s anything but.
Recently, Lambert – who now resides in Saskatoon – returned from a fishing expedition on the Fraser River in Lillooet, B.C., where he experienced...
Cat bylaw discussed
by Phil Ambroziak
Meadow Lake city council believes efforts to licence household pets that don’t fall under the category of “man’s best friend” could ultimately turn into a cat-astrophe.
In spite of a request made by Meadow Lake resident Louise Slater...
Kimball opening delayed
by Phil Ambroziak
Good things come to those who wait.
This is the message the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport is encouraging the public to hold near and dear to their hearts while a long-anticipated construction project is completed at...
Pierceland suspects caught
On April 29 around 9:30 p.m., a complaint was received from a business in the area of Pierceland detachment regarding a break-and-enter. A suspect vehicle was heading toward Meadow Lake with three occupants. The suspect vehicle was also identified...
RCMP investigate break-ins
The Meadow Lake RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance regarding some recent break, enter and thefts in the local area.
Some time between March 9-12, suspect(s) broke into a business vehicle south of town and stole a very large quantity...
Pot shop will be downtown
by Phil Ambroziak
The City of Meadow Lake is ready to clear the air when it comes to where exactly a retail marijuana store will be able to set up shop.
During Monday’s (April 23) regular meeting of council, direction was...
Women’s shelter breaks ground
by Phil Ambroziak
The federal and provincial governments, along with the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC), are teaming up to assist victims of domestic violence.
Friday afternoon marked the date for the official sod turning at a vacant Centre Street lot,...