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Accessing free condoms in Meadow Lake 'challenging' amidst syphilis outbreak

A syphilis outbreak declared in May 2019 seems to be persisting, according to health experts.Dr. Mandiangu Nsungu, Medical Health Officer, with Saskatchewan Health Authority told meadowlakeNOW the pro...

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Meadow Lake challenged to log fitness time to improve community parks

People living in the Meadow Lake region are challenged to log their fitness time for a chance to win $10,000 to improve Lions Park. The City of Meadow Lake is registered for the 2020 Saskatchewan Blue...

Mar 03, 2020 (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Man charged in connection with hit and run death

Onion Lake RCMP have laid charges following a lengthy investigation into an incident that happened almost two years ago. On the afternoon of May 14, 2018, Onion Lake RCMP were called to the scene of a...

Mar 03, 2020 (file photo/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Ladder Ball fundraiser aimed at Makwa Sahgaiehcan youth attending Vancouver rugby workshop

A passionate teacher at Makwa Sahgaiehcan School wants to bring the sport of rugby to youth at the First Nation. Welding instructor, Rufas Crawford told meadowlakeNOW he's organizing a ladder ball tou...

Mar 02, 2020 (Facebook/Meadow Lake SheDevils Junior Girls' Rugby)

Travel not recommended as blizzard like conditions hit parts of province

The Saskatchewan RCMP are advising the public about unfavourable weather moving east from the western part of the province. Travel is not recommended with difficult road conditions Saturday night and ...

Feb 29, 2020 (Saskatchewan Highway Hotline)

Stock market drop a ‘blip’ compared to 2008: financial analyst

A Saskatoon financial analyst is shrugging off comparisons between this week's stock market drop and the 2008 financial crisis.Stock markets plummeted more than anytime since October 2008 through the ...

Feb 29, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)

Meadow Lake business owners want concrete waste bins addressed

Some business owners in town are complaining about loitering and obstructions caused by concrete garbage bins lining Centre Street downtown. Richard Levesque said at this week's council meeting, the b...

Feb 27, 2020 (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Landlord unhappy with city's approach to illegal waste

A landlord in the City of Meadow Lake is fed up with individuals using his property as a dumping ground. Roger Epp, landlord of 212 and 214 Second Street East, said he's unhappy with the city's lack o...

Feb 26, 2020 (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Public cautioned to park cars in well-lit areas

A Meadow Lake business owner is the victim of a brazen theft after his truck was stolen in front of surveillance cameras earlier this month.Trevor Barden, owner of Garfunkel's restaurant, told meadowl...

Feb 26, 2020 (submitted photo/Crystal Barden Facebook)

Local race car drivers gear up for Winter Festival

Meadow Lake Winter Festival UTV and stock car racers are gearing up for the Stampede Grounds' second car race.Steven Lebedoff, journeyman with Eaglecreek General Motors, told meadowlakeNOW of his expe...

Feb 24, 2020 (Submitted/ Steven Lebedoff)