Sox win double-header
by Phil Ambroziak
The Meadow Lake Senior Sox of the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League (NSRBL) may have lost their season opener, but they weren’t about to disappoint the hometown crowd on hand for the double-header played at Lions Park...
Athletes go for gold
by Derek Cornet
Athletes from throughout the Northwest gathered at Lions Park in Meadow Lake May 19 for a division meet.
The event marked the first of three major track and field competitions of the season, preceding the district meet May...
Gateway introduces wrestling
by Phil Ambroziak
The Gateway Griffins may have to change their name to the Gateway Grapplers.
For two days this week, students at Gateway Elementary School in Meadow Lake had an opportunity to experience firsthand the sport of wrestling when Chris...
The Conversation: Rufas Crawford
For three years now, Rufas Crawford has been looking to raise the profile of the sport of rugby in Meadow Lake. Recently, Rufas spoke with Northern Pride about the local SheDevils team, his background in rugby and life as...
Esau drafted by Rockets
by Phil Ambroziak
Dylan Esau’s hockey career is ready to blast off in a whole new direction.
Recently, Esau, who currently attends Grade 9 at Jonas Samson Junior High School in Meadow Lake, was selected in the 10th round (210th overall)...
Softball now offered in M.L.
by Phil Ambroziak
Meadow Lake minor baseball has hit one out of the park with its recent decision to introduce a girls softball program.
Close to 50 girls between Grades 1 and 4 converged on Diamond #4 in Lions Park Saturday...
Sox gear up for season
by Phil Ambroziak
“The crack of the bat, the sound of baseballs thumping into gloves, the infield chatter are like birdsong to the baseball starved.”
As true as this quote from Canadian novelist W.P. Kinsella may be, it won’t be long...
Mitsuing returns to CPCA
by Derek Cornet
After a one-year hiatus, Devin Mitsuing is preparing for this year’s Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) season.
In recent weeks, Devin – along with his father, Ray Mitsuing – have been completing chores around the family ranch as...
Wrestling club shines
by Phil Ambroziak
The season has shaped up nicely for the Northern Pike’s Wrestling Club.
The club brought home a total of nine medals from the 2016 Saskatchewan Amateur Wrestling Association (SAWA) Age Class Provincials on the weekend, an event held...
Athlete serves as inspiration
by Phil Ambroziak
While attending Carpenter High School, former Meadow Lake resident Nikita Ens was known for her athletic ability. Now, two years after a crippling automobile crash, Ens has found a way to once again achieve success in the...