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Latest COVID update: 411 new cases, 476 recoveries, three deaths

The latest COVID update was a bit of a mixed bag.In its daily update Saturday, the province reported that the active case total had dropped to 4,297.There were 411 new cases and 476 recoveries, along ...

Oct 16, 2021

Land border expert weighs in on what reopening will look like

The date on which the land border between Canada and the U.S. is to reopen for non-essential fully vaccinated travellers has been set, and there are a lot more questions than answers on what crossing ...

Oct 16, 2021

Food drive supports local non-profits in time of need

The Meadow Lake community's giving spirit continued its impressive performance over the last 10 days by gathering food for residents and pets in the community. At one of the most important times of th...

Oct 15, 2021

Province adds to Public Health Order requiring proof of vaccination in more venues

The Government of Saskatchewan has made a change to the existing Public Health Order adding venues that will require proof of vaccination or a negative test.According to a media release, you will need...

Oct 15, 2021

Flu shots urged to protect healthcare system

Saskatchewan residents are being reminded to roll up their sleeves and get their flu vaccines.Dr. Tania Diener, a medical health officer for the Saskatchewan Health Authority, urged people to get the ...

Oct 15, 2021

Five more deaths and 315 new cases of COVID-19 reported by provincial government

The province is reporting another 315 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today. This includes 238 unvaccinated cases and 82 cases in children under the age of 11.Five new deaths were also reported today....

Oct 14, 2021

Curling club seeking assistance from council with curling facility

The Meadow Lake Curling Club has reached out to the City of Meadow Lake to acquire financial assistance necessary to move forward with the organization's upcoming season. In a letter to city council, ...

Oct 13, 2021

Sask. Review Panel approves increase to SaskEnergy rates

Your heating bill is about to go up after a review panel approved a rate increase proposal from SaskEnergy.Last month, SaskEnergy proposed the rate increase for natural gas they said would help them r...

Oct 13, 2021

Meadow Lake RCMP advising community of most wanted individuals

The Meadow Lake RCMP detachment is advising the community of several individuals wanted by police. Five suspects highlighted by local enforcement are wanted for a variety of violent offences while ano...

Oct 12, 2021

Province reports 271 new cases and two deaths; 3,410 new cases in the past week

As of Oct. 12, the provincial government is reporting 271 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 72,730 reported cases.Of these new cases, 212 were reported as unvaccinated and 66 are ...

Oct 12, 2021