Murder suspects in Sask.
As a result of our request to public for information in connection with the Dease Lake investigation and the disappearance of Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky we are able to confirm some new information and issue a new plea...
The Brick opening in M.L.
by Phil Ambroziak
“People in Meadow Lake want to shop at The Brick and they shouldn’t have to travel to do that.”
That’s how Genine Franklin, co-owner and manager of The Brick store in Cold Lake summed up her decision to...
Reported tornado hits Meadow Lake Provincial Park
“It looks like a bomb went off.”
Those are the words of an eyewitness of the tornado that touched down at Murray Doell campground at Lac Des Isles in the Meadow Lake Provincial Park and Lauman’s...
Suspect injures police dog
On June 16 at approximately 2:45 a.m., Meadow Lake RCMP were searching the Waterhen Lake First Nation for suspects believed to be involved in a reported home invasion earlier that day.
Two male suspects were reported to be seen in...
Missing canoeist presumed drowned
On June 8, Green Lake RCMP responded to a call at Smoothstone Lake east of Dore Lake after receiving a report of a missing canoeist. Two friends were camping in the area and one, a 27-year-old male from Calgary,...
Grad class Goodsoil’s smallest ever
by Phil Ambroziak
The smallest class in Goodsoil Central School history is saying good-bye. Last Friday (May 24), the school held its annual graduation ceremony during which three, yes only three, students received their high school diplomas.
“We’ve traditionally had a...
Murder charge for La Loche man
On May 25 at 7:30 p.m., La Loche RCMP responded to a complaint of an assault that occurred outdoors, near a recreation area in the community. Witnesses advised they saw an assault between two adults. When an adult male...
$52-million for clean energy
by Terry Villeneuve
Investing in infrastructure that promotes clean energy solutions is key to creating a strong low-carbon economy and sustainable future for Canadians.
Yesterday (May 22), Carolyn Bennett, minister of Crown-Indigenous relations, and Meadow Lake MLA Jeremy Harrison announced funding...
Wildfires under control
by Phil Ambroziak
Wildfire season is definitely here.
On Monday afternoon (May 20), not one, but two fires broke out in the RM of Meadow Lake and, as of this week’s news deadline, suppression efforts continued at both locations.
“We responded to...
Fish quotas a concern
by Phil Ambroziak
There are plenty of fish in the sea.
At least that’s how Jacques Chartier, a commercial fisherman from Saskatchewan’s northwest, feels and also why he believes the province needs to better balance the limitations it places on the...