Clothing cons arrested
On Nov. 2, the Meadow Lake RCMP was notified of suspicious goods being sold near the Meadow Lake Co-op Service Centre.
Members responded and seized a large quantity of counterfeit clothing items. Several people from Quebec were arrested and subsequently...
Threats made to school
The Hold & Secure issued for Meadow Lake schools has been lifted as of 10:55 a.m. today (Nov. 2).
The Hold and Secure was deemed necessary when around 10 a.m., Meadow Lake RCMP responded to a complaint of a male...
M.L. schools on Hold & Secure
As of 10:58 a.m. today (Nov. 2), the Meadow Lake RCMP has directed Meadow Lake schools to enter Hold and Secure.
At this time there is no threat to students or staff, however no one is allowed to enter or...
A lesson in respect
by Phil Ambroziak
It’s nice to help others.
That’s one of the biggest lessons being learned by students at Lakeview Elementary in Meadow Lake this year where 50 Grade 4s have already signed up for the school’s Cluster of Kindness group.
“The...
Shooter scenario on target
by Derek Cornet
It’s best to be prepared for any situation.
That was the message behind a fake active shooter scenario that occurred on Halloween (Oct. 31) at the Meadow Lake Tribal Council and Flying Dust First Nation offices. It was...
Legion launches poppy campaign
By Derek Cornet
With the first poppy pinned to the lapel of Meadow Lake mayor Gary Vidal, the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual campaign is in full swing.
“For Branch 76, this year marks 90 years of service to the community and...
Small school has big impact
It’s hard for students to fall through the cracks at Rapid View’s Green Acre School.
That’s according to principal Al Maier who has been at the Kindergarten to Grade 8 school for close to 14 years. He said, because there...
Hope for Hana
By Derek Cornet
It was an unbelievable occasion for Rita and Troy Johnson and their daughter, Hana, as they watched the Meadow Lake Civic Centre fill to capacity via webcam.
“Hana had the brightest smile on her face and just all...
Poppy campaign evolves
by Phil Ambroziak
Remembrance should never be restricted to only one day of the year.
That’s the message Chris Brownrigg, this year’s poppy campaign chair for Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76 in Meadow Lake, hopes to make loud and clear as...
Semi obstructs traffic
A semi truck blocked off a lane of traffic on the West Service Road in Meadow Lake for several hours earlier today (Oct. 12).
The incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. and Meadow Lake community safety officer Joe Hallahan said...