RCMP seize weapons, crack cocaine
On May 29 around 1:30 a.m., Meadow Lake RCMP received multiple calls regarding what were believed to be gun shots in the 500 block of Second Street West.
Throughout the night, RCMP were able to locate suspect’s vehicle, which turned...
Event promotes emerg. services
by Phil Ambroziak
There were several bear sightings – and other “animals” of all shapes and sizes for that matter – in Meadow Lake May 22.
That was the day when local emergency services hosted their second annual Teddy Bear Picnic...
FDFN snags 2019 Games
by Phil Ambroziak
It’s official. Yesterday (May 17), the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) announced Flying Dust First Nation will host the 2019 First Nations Summer Games. The last time the band hosted a provincial event of this nature...
Dog cop says farewell
by Phil Ambroziak
Every dog has his day, and apparently so does every dog cop.
Cpl. Shawn Irwin, who has served the northwest district as the RCMP’s police dog services handler since 2010, will depart the Meadow Lake area next month...
UPDATE – Ongoing incident near Loon Lake
This morning, Loon Lake RCMP received a complaint about an individual who allegedly entered a residence on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation with a firearm. The male is believed to be inside the residence. The number of other persons inside...
Manslaughter charge laid
In the early morning hours of March 31, Beauval RCMP responded to an assault complaint at a residence in that community. An adult male was located with serious injuries. EMS attended and the victim was transported to hospital in...
Tow truck law’s hook is safety
by Phil Ambroziak
A new piece of provincial legislation is expected to shed light – a blue light that is – on the safety and well-being of tow truck operators.
Not everyone, however, is convinced adding blue lights to the amber...
Sox home opener set for May 24
by Phil Ambroziak
Baseball season is about to begin and the Meadow Lake MillTown White Sox are looking to come out swinging.
The senior men’s team – which this year joins the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League’s Albers Division alongside two...
Jury out on blue lights
It’s time for impatient drivers to be shown the light when it comes to encountering emergency vehicles on the province’s highways and byways.
Whether legislation introduced recently calling for the installation of blue lights on tow trucks throughout Saskatchewan makes...
Fresh hopes for land claim
By Derek Cornet
Plaintiffs of the 1994 Northwest Saskatchewan Métis Land Claim are hopeful the recent accord signed with the federal government will provide closure.
“We’ll continue living here, but everyone seems to be getting everything out of our territory except...