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Ekweskeet Healing Lodge
Province announces new detox spaces at Onion Lake Cree Nation
People in the North as well as across Saskatchewan will now have access to new spaces for detox treatment at Onion Lake Cree Nation, located 30 minutes north of Lloydminster. The province announced 15 detox addictions treatment beds would open to adults at Ekweskeet Healing Lodge to serve the area and anyone in the pro...
May 01, 2024
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Leaving a Legacy
Remembering Ray Mitsuing: A CPCA legend on and off the track
With the news of Ray Mitsuing's recent passing, local drivers from the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) are sharing their memories and stories remembering Loon Lake's legendary Chuckwagon champion. A seven-time CPCA champion and four-time Calgary Stampede Finalist, who was recently named to the Saska...
May 01, 2024
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Carpenter Health
Carpenter High to offer the Mental Health Capacity Building program in fall
Carpenter High School has been selected to offer Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) in Schools program. "It's really an evidence-based approach to improving mental health and wellbeing of the students," said Jennifer Wlliamson, deputy director with Northwest School Division. "What my understanding of...
Apr 30, 2024
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Growing program
North West College's Meadow Lake campus excited to open new Luxe hair salon
North West College's campus in Meadow Lake now has a brand new hair salon, called Luxe. The official grand opening was held Friday at the site at 720-5th Street.The college is excited to showcase the new learning environment and salon.Hairstylist Instructor Kayla Opikokew said students are taking clients as part of the...
Apr 29, 2024
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MLBEX Follow
MLBEX winners reflect on 'wonderful event'
Feelings of overwhelming surprise and gratitude are how winners of the Meadow Lake Business Excellence Awards are feeling the day after their big night. "This was a complete surprise, I'm still in shock," said Shelly Rowland, winner of the Indigenous Leader Award, sponsored by SaskWater. The health manager of...
Apr 27, 2024
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Community working together
Roots of Hope making a difference in suicide prevention
Roots of Hope is celebrating five years of suicide prevention work in Meadow Lake and area, on Thursday, May 2, at the Meadow Lake Community Life Centre (Meadow Lake Alliance Church). A community suicide prevention initiative that came about to address the high number of youth struggling with suicide-related concerns, ...
Apr 27, 2024
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Meadow Lake arena and recreation facility
Innovation Federal Credit Union donates up to $1-million in community match
The new Meadow Lake arena and recreation facility received a boost of funding support today.Innovation Federal Credit Union will donate up to $1 million to the initiative in a community match program.With the commitment of $1 million "through a dollar-for-dollar community match," the Field House within the Co...
Apr 26, 2024
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North Star
MLTC joins Carbon Alpha for North Star Project
Carbon capture and storage is in Meadow Lake's future. The Meadow Lake Tribal Council has partnered with Carbon Alpha for the North Star Project to capture the CO2 emitted from a biomass project and inject it into the earth. The development will add an additional layer to the MLTC Bioenergy Centre with the carbon dioxi...
Apr 25, 2024
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Ban on burning
Fire ban in place for RM of Loon Lake
A fire ban is currently in effect for the RM of Loon Lake, southwest of Meadow Lake. The ban is in place due to dry windy conditions in the area.That means that the burning of outdoor fires and controlled burns, fireworks, campfires and fire pits are not permitted.The ban will remain in effect until further notice and ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Missing Girl
UPDATE: Have you seen Savannah?
UPDATE: RCMP confirmed that the missing 15-year-old has been found.---A 15-year-old girl is missing and RCMP need the public's support in helping to find her. Police say she may have gone to Meadow Lake, Prince Albert or Big River in a black Chevrolet Equinox If anyone has any information or has seen her, call 310-RCMP...
Apr 24, 2024
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