Author Archives: Teena Monteleone
Indigenous storyteller provides unique way of learning about Cree, Anishinaabe cultures through astronomy
An Indigenous storyteller set up at the Gateway Mall this weekend is providing the residents of Prince Albert the chance to learn about the Cree and Anishinaabe cultures through astronomy. Barry Shing...
Jun 04, 2024
Miss Indigenous Canada competition will include strong representation from Sask.
The Miss Indigenous Canada competition will be held in Ontario this summer, and three women from Saskatchewan have been selected to be a part of it. Lauren Bear is from Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and in ...
Jun 04, 2024
Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women raises awareness of 'Stolen Sisters'
A group of dedicated supporters came out for the Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman (MMIW) in North Battleford today. The event was organized by the Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Cen...
Jun 04, 2024
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
Meadow Lake area trapper to share stories during Aboriginal Storytelling Month
Returning to nature for traditional land-based practices is part of Duane Iron's story. The longtime Indigenous trapper and fur seller from Canoe Lake First Nation will recount many of his experiences...
Jan 25, 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)