Author Archives: Teena Monteleone
North West College Earns Prestigious 'BOB Award' for Best Post-Secondary Institution/College
North West College is proud to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious Best of the Best (BOB) Award in the category of Best Post-Secondary Institution/College. This recognition undersco...
Mar 12, 2024
UPDATE: Clearwater River Dene Nation ordered to evacuate as wildfire nears
Update: A mandatory evacuation order was put into effect around 8 p.m. Wednesday evening for the Clearwater River Dene Nation (CRDN). Community officials said it was due to increased smoke and because...
May 03, 2023
Alert issued for possible sighting of stabbing suspect in Wakaw, Prince Albert areas
There may be a break in the search for a suspect charged in connection to the stabbing incident that left 11 dead and 18 others wounded. RCMP issued an alert around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon sayin...
Sep 07, 2022
Updated: Spiritwood RCMP issues dangerous persons alert for Witchekan Lake First Nation
Update 6:42 a.m. - The dangerous persons alert for Witchekan Lake First Nation issued by the Spiritwood RCMP has been cancelled. Kelly Witchekan was arrested in Saskatoon late yesterday evening. 33-ye...
Sep 05, 2022
Farmers in northwest planning for spring seeding
Charlie Smith who grows canola and wheat on about 2,000 acres on his farm in the Rabbit Lake area is starting to make plans for spring seeding. He said more than half of his farmland is still covered ...
Apr 21, 2022
Meadow Lake officers receive Van de Vorst Family Award
Meadow Lake police officers have been recognized for their efforts in removing intoxicated drivers from the road. On Thursday, members of the Meadow Lake RCMP Detachment gathered at the Royal Canadian...
Dec 02, 2021 Csts. Andrew Begin and Victoria Nicholls were acknowledged for their role in eliminating impaired driving in the community. (Elliott Knopp/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
Murder warrants issued for suspects in traffic stop death of Calgary officer
Calgary police have issued first-degree murder warrants for two people they believe were involved in the death of an officer during a traffic stop. Sgt. Andrew Harnett, who was 37, died on New Year's ...
Jan 01, 2021
CP NewsAlert: Murder warrants issued for two teens in death of Calgary officer
Calgary police have issued first-degree murder warrants for two people allegedly involved in the death of an officer during a traffic stop. Sgt. Andrew Harnett, who was 37, died on New Year's Eve. Pol...
Jan 01, 2021
Council candidate brings more than 30 years of municipal government experience
Richard Levesque knows the ins and outs of municipal affairs in Meadow Lake. The council incumbent, who won a by-election last November, previously worked for the city from 1981 to 2009 as the assista...
Oct 21, 2020
Council candidate to focus on city infrastructure
Shawn Brander grew up on a farm in the R.M. of Meadow Lake. He now instructs electricians at Northwest College and is seeking a seat on city council during the upcoming election. "A big thing of mine ...
Oct 20, 2020