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Meadow Lake Kinsmen Club cancels in-person TeleMiracle fundraiser

A longstanding tradition in Meadow Lake continues to face challenges brought on by the current state of public health.With a few weeks still to go before the official TeleMiracle 46 event begins, the ...

Jan 17, 2022

COVID hospitalizations rise by 12; 1,427 new cases reported

The number of Saskatchewan residents with COVID-19 in hospital continues to rise after Sunday's provincial update.The province reported 1,427 new cases with hospitalizations now at 162, up 12 from Sat...

Jan 16, 2022

For some Canadian students, school disruptions have become routine

With classes back in full swing last fall, some Canadian students said it seemed like they were finally settling into a school routine after more than a year and a half of intermittent learning interr...

Jan 16, 2022

COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to 150, province reports fourth highest new case total

There are now 150 hospitalizations in the province related to COVID-19, after a one-day increase of 19. Less than two weeks ago, just 79 people were in hospital. Of the 150 hospitalizations, 11 are in...

Jan 15, 2022

Canada's public health leaders navigate choppy waters as pandemic drags on

MONTREAL - The abrupt departure of Quebec's public health director last week was further evidence of the rocky road being navigated by the country's chief medical officers as the Omicron wave pushes t...

Jan 15, 2022

City of Meadow Lake exploring hiring building official

The City of Meadow Lake is looking into adding another full-time position to its ranks when the 2022 municipal budget is formally introduced. During Monday's council meeting, officials discussed the p...

Jan 14, 2022

Province announces record setting new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

There are 1,412 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, once again the highest daily number of cases reported in the province.With the new incoming cases, Saskatchewan now has 10,325 active cases. This is th...

Jan 14, 2022

Doan named as GM, Julien as head coach for Canada's Olympic men's hockey team

CALGARY - Hockey Canada has confirmed Shane Doan as the general manager of Canada's men's hockey team at the Beijing Olympics, while Claude Julien has been named head coach. Hockey Canada announced it...

Jan 14, 2022

Flying Dust Health launches community-wide weight loss challenge

An annual community health initiative has returned to Flying Dust First Nation at a time when many people are looking to pick up healthy lifestyle habits. On Monday, the health team launched its weigh...

Jan 13, 2022

Premier Scott Moe tests positive for COVID-19

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has tested positive for COVID-19 after taking a rapid antigen test.The Premier's Office issued a media release Thursday morning, notifying everyone who attended Wednesda...

Jan 13, 2022