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MLTC Full Circle conference focuses on empowering youth through land-based learning and language revitalization

Educators in the region are encouraged to attend the fourth annual Meadow Lake Tribal Council's (MLTC) Full Circle Conference, coming up in March. Celia Deschambeault, organizer of the conference, tol...

Feb 10, 2020 (submitted photo/ The Full Circle Conference Facebook)

Saskatchewan Horse Federation honours local chuck wagon legend Raymond Mitsuing

The Saskatchewan Horse Federation announced five individuals will be inducted into the SHF Hall of Fame in 2020. One of the five inaugural inductees being recognized is Loon Lake's own, Raymond Mitsui...

Feb 10, 2020 (file photo/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Makwa Sahgaiehcan Hockey Fundraiser calls for parental involvement in youth activities

The Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation Youth and Recreational Hockey Tournament is returning this month to raise funds for the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Youth Hockey Championship i...

Feb 07, 2020 (submitted photo/DerrickMelissa Cantre Facebook)

Cardlock rations continue as Co-op seeks court injunction against Unifor blockade

Meadow Lake Co-op fuel Cardlock station is feeling the effects of Unifor's labour dispute. Caralee Strome, general manager with Meadow Lake Co-op, told meadowlakeNOW Cardlock stations will experience ...

Feb 06, 2020 The Co-Op Cardlock station in Meadow Lake. (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Glaslyn Coyote Derby raises money for Jaws of Life

The third annual Backroad Bounty Coyote Derby is coming up this weekend in support of the Glaslyn Fire and Rescue Department. Shae Pruden, 30, who organized the derby said in previous years the fundra...

Feb 05, 2020 The Glaslyn Coyote Derby. (submitted photo/Shae Pruden)

La Loche man wins Indigenous artist grant on first attempt

La Loche artist Bobby Janvier received a $6,370 Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists grant to "build a skiff, sled and a canoe."Janvier told meadowlakeNOW, he applied for the grant to buy new tools to c...

Feb 04, 2020 (submitted photo/Saskatchewan Art Board Facebook)

RCMP respond to threats with a firearm at Waterhen Lake school

The principal of a local school is responding to a parent's complaint after Waweyekisik Educational Center on Waterhen Lake First Nation was placed on hold and secure on Friday. Meadow Lake RCMP confi...

Feb 03, 2020 (file photo/meadowlakeNOW)

Meadow Lake honours veterans and first responders all year, not just on Remembrance Day

In Meadow Lake every day is Remembrance Day. George Wood, banner chair with Northern Light Masonic Lodge told meadowlakeNOW the partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion #76 and the City of Meadow La...

Feb 03, 2020 (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Above seasonal temperatures with freeze to follow in Meadow Lake region

Temperatures are running above seasonal averages although Meadow Lake can still expect a long winter ahead. Terri Lang, meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada told meadowlakeNOW, we'...

Jan 31, 2020 (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Dorintosh Wildlife Banquet honours community hunting efforts

Dorintosh Wildlife Federation is hosting its 25th annual wildlife banquet. "The original purpose is a fundraiser and an awards ceremony," Shaena Thomson, 22, who is a member and volunteer of the feder...

Jan 30, 2020 (submitted photo/Dorintosh Wildlife Federation)