Saturday, April 20, 2024

Meadow Lake

Shooter to be sentenced as adult

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by Phil Ambroziak The teen guilty of killing four people and injuring several others in a 2016 shooting spree in La Loche could face the ultimate penalty for his crimes. The shooter will be sentenced as an adult, a decision announced...

Changes to recycling program

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Phil Ambroziak North America’s recycling industry is about to undergo some big changes and Meadow Lake is no exception. According to Layne Shkopich of Shkopich Enviro Ltd. – the company contracted to manage recycling and waste collection for the city and...

Track to get paint job

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by Phil Ambroziak Both the City of Meadow Lake and the Northwest School Division are on track when it comes to improving a popular component of Lions Park. During its regular meeting Feb. 15, the school division’s board of directors agreed...

Walk promotes solidarity

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by Phil Ambroziak The communities of Meadow Lake and Flying Dust First Nation are not about to let anger and hatred tear apart what has become a respected, strong and highly valued relationship. After Biggar area farmer Gerald Stanley was acquitted...

Conservative nominee steps up

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by Phil Ambroziak Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River is a winnable riding for the Conservative Party of Canada. That was the message put forth by former Canadian Alliance leader Stockwell Day when he visited Meadow Lake Friday evening. Day was the special guest at...

Cold temperatures prevail

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by Phil Ambroziak Winter is certainly here to stay – at least for a little while. According to John Paul Cragg, a warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment Canada, the mercury in Meadow Lake dropped to -37C Feb. 1, making it the...

St. Cyr extends trail

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by Phil Ambroziak On the trail of top notch outdoor recreation? Look no further than the St. Cyr Hills east of Meadow Lake. That’s what Peter Schalm, president of the St. Cyr Trails Club, and other outdoor enthusiasts have to say,...

Harrison proud of new leader

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by Phil Ambroziak “I am obviously very, very happy!” Thus was the enthusiasm displayed by Meadow Lake MLA Jeremy Harrison in the wake of fellow MLA Scott Moe’s victory in Saturday’s (Jan. 27) Saskatchewan Party leadership vote. Moe, the MLA for Rosthern-Shellbrook,...

Manta Ray makes history

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by Phil Ambroziak Meadow Lake’s Niah Shakotko continues to make a splash when it comes to her favourite sport. The 14 year old recently earned a bronze medal at the annual ManSask Championships held Dec. 14-17. It was the first time...

City gives OK for pot shop

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by Phil Ambroziak If someone is interested in opening a marijuana shop in Meadow Lake, city council won’t stand in his or her way. During council’s regular meeting Jan. 22, a motion was carried stating the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority...