On March 31, around 12:30 p.m., Onion Lake RCMP received a report of a disturbance outside of a residence in Onion Lake. Officers determined that two men approached a home on Sesame Street. One of the men began to strike the door and shout at the people inside. The men did not enter the residence and later left the pr...

For a time, the movie screens in Meadow Lake went dark.No trailers flickering to life. No hum of conversation in the lobby, or the smell of buttered popcorn lingering in the air. Now, the projector is warming up again thanks to Rueben Martell, a local filmmaker and now owner-operator of Morningstar Cinema.Martell, who ...

"We let people know that it's okay to be queer in a small town."Monique Brownrigg, secretary of Meadow Lake's pride group, wants the community to know who they are and what they're about. Over the past few months, the group has grown steadily and now includes over 30 members. It brings together not only indiv...

Local curlers in Goodsoil will need to look elsewhere for ice. A partial roof collapse at the local curling rink has left the future of the facility uncertain, as the village waits for engineers and insurance assessments before deciding what comes next.Mayor Don Eckel said a large section of the roof has fallen onto th...

Flying Dust First Nation is set to expand its land base after the province approved a new transfer tied to longstanding Treaty commitments.The Government of Saskatchewan said Tuesday it will transfer about 17.1 hectares of Crown mineral rights to the federal government on Flying Dust's behalf under the Treaty Land Enti...

The Meadow Lake U18A Stampeders came within a minute of a provincial championship before a late goal ended their season in a deciding mini Game 3.After forcing the winner-take-all game with a 3-2 victory earlier Saturday at Moeller Hometown Arena, Meadow Lake held the Prairie Storm scoreless until a goal with 49 second...

A man who once struggled with addiction stood in a doorway not long ago, holding up a set of keys."I have a truck. I've got a mortgage for a house, and now I can be with my grandkids."For Delton Sylvain, that moment is what this past winter was about.It is one of many outcomes he points to when reflecting on ...

Meadow Lake city council has decided not to place a limit on taxi companies after a recent request from business owners. During a meeting earlier this month, council received letters from the owners of Mr. Taxi Ltd. and Meadow Lake City Cab, requesting a moratorium on new taxi licenses in the city. They hoped to preve...

Last year's third quarter RCMP report shows an increase in overall crime, but Staff Sgt. Carl Dinsdale said the statistics show nothing 'earth-shattering'. "Overall, I'm not seeing any specific issues in the crime stats for October to December that give me any real cause for alarm in regards to public safety for M...

Even without a photo, most people in Meadow Lake would recognize her.She's the one behind the desk who helps when the printer won't work, when an email won't load, or when a reader can't quite remember the name of a book, only that it had a blue cover. If you've spent any time in the local library, you've likely met he...

Buffalo Narrows RCMP is asking the public to report sightings of a wanted man. 44-year-old Darwin Chartier, also known as 'Scooby', is wanted on a warrant by RCMP for being unlawfully at large. He has additionally been charged with mischief in relation to the removal and damage of a court-ordered 24-hour electronic mo...

The Meadow Lake U18A Stampeders kept their season alive, then kept it rolling.Trailing 4-2 entering the third period, Meadow Lake scored three times to defeat Martensville 5-4 in Game 2 on March 14, then won 1-0 in overtime after a scoreless deciding mini-game to capture the North Final and advance to the provincial ch...

Following last week's provincial budget, the Saskatchewan NDP have gone on the attack and on Tuesday, was focused on cuts to northern infrastructure.During a stop in Prince Albert, Shadow Minister for Highways and Infrastructure Darcy Warrington said last year's wildfire season showed how critical our highways are, ess...

Meadow Lake's new Co-op Centre recently wrapped up its first hockey season, receiving an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from athletes, coaches and fans. According to Regan Beck, Meadow Lake's Parks and Recreation Manager, the new arena was operating at 95 per cent capacity throughout the year with very little...

RCMP have charged two men after firearms and methamphetamine were found in a vehicle with an impaired driver. On March 19, around 12:20 a.m., an RCMP officer on patrol attempted a traffic stop in Loon Lake. The vehicle with two occupants fled from police and headed southbound on Highway 16. The vehicle eventually stop...

In the end, they ran out of time.After going 15-1 in the regular season and collecting 30 points, the Meadow Lake Senior Broncos saw their year come to a close in the opening round of the playoffs, falling 4-1 in their series against the Bonnyville Sr. Pontiacs. A 6-4 loss in Game 5 sealed it."We had probably our ...

Saskatchewan's police watchdog says RCMP deployed tear gas before a man was found injured and later died during an emergency response on Onion Lake Cree Nation, as new details emerge about the March 18 incident.The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) said it has launched an investigation after being noti...

Legislative changes are coming that will make it harder for non-Saskatchewan outfitters to illegally do business in the province. Once passed, non-residents will only be able to buy three five-day term licenses to hunt game birds. One license can be used in the spring and two in the fall. "Over the past several ...

A Loon Lake parent says his daughter will have to leave French immersion earlier than expected after a northwest Saskatchewan school division scaled back the program due to a teacher shortage."She's in Grade 2 right now, and she'll be having to make the move into English, which is going to be a hard transfer,"...

Saskatchewan's police watchdog has been called in after a man died during an RCMP emergency response on Onion Lake Cree Nation.The Saskatchewan RCMP said the Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is investigating the death, which occurred Wednesday following a reported forcible confinement involving a firearm.Officers ...

Following the fatal shooting of a North Battleford taxi driver earlier this month, the NDP is asking for further investment in policing to improve public safety. NDP MLA, Tajinder Grewal visited the community on Thursday morning to share his concerns. "We can do much better in terms of public safety. We should b...

The Meadow Lake Senior Broncos are one loss away from elimination after dropping Games 3 and 4 to the Bonnyville Sr. Pontiacs, falling behind 3-1 in their series."[We] must win tomorrow night," head coach Winston Morin said.Meadow Lake lost 5-4 in Game 3 on March 14 and 4-1 in Game 4 on March 15.Game 3 Meadow...

Meadow Lake Minor Hockey (MLMH) is asking for parent input regarding the possibility of a recreational program for next season. President of the association, Jace Andersen said for now, the executive team is looking for any interest within the community, before making a final decision. "We're just trying to see ...

The death of a 51-year-old woman on Canoe Lake Cree First Nation is being deemed as suspicious, according to investigators. Beauval RCMP received a report on March 16 that a seriously injured woman was being treated in a local hospital. The woman, who was not identified, succumbed to her injuries the following day.In a...

Under towering screens and flashing lights in Bangkok, Havanna Demers stepped into the ring and into a level of boxing she had never faced before.The 16-year-old from Rapid View, just west of Meadow Lake, arrived at the U19 World Boxing Futures Cup with a growing résumé, including four provincial titles, ...

Saskatchewan RCMP is advising the public about an increased police presence in Onion Lake. This presence is related to an ongoing investigation. The public is asked to avoid the area where officers are present and to follow any police direction. RCMP will provide an update on the investigation once able and if an im...

A large cache of firearms, ammunition and illicit drugs seized during a search by police on Thunderchild First Nation is at the centre of more than 20 charges laid against a 37-year-old man.Turtleford RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on March 4. As part of an ongoing investigation, they seized a loaded han...

An well-known entertainer and philanthropist to residents in Nipawin and across Saskatchewan has died. Blake Emmons passed away earlier this week at the age of 81. Emmons was heavily involved in the first years of Telemiracle, helping to ensure the event's legacy was established. Long-time friend Jim Chute told northea...