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Coverchuk makes history as third multi-time Canada PBR Champion
Over the weekend, one of Meadow Lake's most notable athletes travelled to Edmonton, Alta. to face off against some of the toughest competition in the country.Now that the dust has settled and the scor...
Nov 15, 2021

Heavy snowfall coming to the Battlefords, Meadow Lake
The first rough patch of the winter season is hitting northwest Saskatchewan.A storm warning is in effect for the Battlefords, Meadow Lake, Lloydminster and others, with an expectation of strong south...
Nov 15, 2021

Unvaccinated federal employees not granted exemptions to be put on unpaid leave today
OTTAWA - Employees in the core federal public sector who have not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be put on unpaid leave today, unless they were already granted an accommodation. The polic...
Nov 15, 2021

Sask. braces for winter blast of heavy snow, freezing rain and strong winds
A weather system heading over the Prairies is going to bring all kinds of nasty conditions to the province on Tuesday.Environment Canada has issued winter storm warnings and alerts for nearly every co...
Nov 15, 2021

Riders edge Elks 29-24, clinch second in the West Division
Saskatchewan Roughriders fans will get one more opportunity to watch the CFL team play at Mosaic Stadium this season.The Riders eked out another close victory against the Edmonton Elk, winning 29-24 a...
Nov 14, 2021

Five new COVID-19 deaths, but lowest new case number since Aug. 3
Five more people have died from COVID-19, according to the Government of Saskatchewan's Saturday update on the coronavirus. Since the pandemic began, 891 deaths in the province have been linked to COV...
Nov 13, 2021

COP26 to accelerate climate action already underway in Canada, experts say
The delegates are trickling home and Glasgow's streets are clearing of protesters. Now, experts say, the real work begins of putting meat and bone to the pledges and commitments made by world leaders ...
Nov 13, 2021

Local businesses supporting Meadow Lake community Christmas campaign
Despite snow covering the city and making roads a little more slicker than desired, one of Meadow Lake's signature Christmastime campaigns is picking up traction heading into the holiday season. The M...
Nov 12, 2021

Military historian builds replica trench from First World War
It's hard to imagine how gruesome it was to fight in the cold trenches during the First World War.As Canadians commemorate the 100th anniversary of the poppy for this year's Remembrance Day, it's impo...
Nov 11, 2021

Canadians welcomed to attend Remembrance ceremonies, told to wear masks and distance
OTTAWA - Canadians will return to cenotaphs and monuments across much of the country on Thursday morning to remember and pay their respects to those who fought and died in service of Canada. This year...
Nov 11, 2021