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In Noah we trust

HALIFAX-The Prince Albert Raiders may find themselves in a do-or-die, 0-2 situation at the 2019 Memorial Cup Presented by Kia, but it certainly isn't because of Noah Gregor. If anything, Gregor's offe...

May 21, 2019 Noah Gregor has been a dominate force for the Raiders. (Vincent Ethier/CHL Images.)

Burn ban in effect for R.M. of Meadow Lake, Loon Lake

A burn ban is now in effect for the R.M. of Meadow Lake.It covers the entire area of the rural municipality, including all areas immediately bordering the forest and provincial park.The R.M. of Loon L...

May 21, 2019 A fire ban is in effect for the R.M. of Meadow Lake. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Backs against the wall

HALIFAX-After falling 6-3 to the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies Monday at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, the Prince Albert Raiders find themselves in a 0-2 hole at the 2019 Memorial Cup Presented by Kia. It...

May 20, 2019 Raiders goaltender Ian Scott puts on his helmet at the start on Monday's game against the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies. Vincent Ethier/CHL Images.

Raiders still winless at Memorial Cup

The Prince Albert Raiders lost 6-3 against the QMJHL President Cup Champion Rouyn-Noranda Huskies Monday night. It is the second loss for the Raiders at the 2019 Memorial Cup Presented by Kia. The Rai...

May 20, 2019 The Prince Albert Raiders are still looking for their first win at the Memorial Cup. (Vincent Ethier/CHL Images)

City holding town hall to discuss SaskWater deal

City council will be holding a town hall meeting on May 21 at 7 p.m. to hear feedback about a proposal from SaskWater to buy Meadow Lake's water treatment plant. "We know it would be a fairly signific...

May 19, 2019 A town hall meeting will be held on May 21 to discuss SaskWater buying the city's water plant. (Nikita Ganovicheff/meadowlakeNOW)

Sask. NDP takes gov’t to task over ER wait times

Saskatchewan's minister of health is admitting the government needs to do more when it comes to emergency room wait times, and the NDP says what is being done isn't working."Clearly it's too long, and...

May 18, 2019 Saskatchewan's Health Minister Jim Reiter admits the government hasn't met its targets when it comes to reducing wait times. (file photo/CJME)

Raiders caught in the spotlight

HALIFAX-"Start on time."That's the wisdom that Prince Albert Raiders head coach Marc Habscheid said he was going to pass down to his team during the coach's press conference Wednesday for the 2019 Mem...

May 17, 2019 Mooseheads goaltender Alexis Gravel makes a glove save despite the traffic from Raiders forward Spencer Moe. Vincent Ethier/CHL Images.

SHA updating design for new care facility

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is being required to update the design of the new care facility that will replace the Northlands Pioneer's Lodge in Meadow Lake.A spokesperson for the SHA said ...

May 17, 2019 Saskatchewan Health Authority to update designs on new health care facility. (file photo/meadowlakeNOW staff)

Local provincial parks advise safety precautions for campers ahead of long weekend

Camping seasons begins as Saskatchewan provincial parks will be opening their campgrounds for the long weekend.The Northwest Regional Director for the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport Robin Van Ko...

May 16, 2019 Campgrounds in provincial parks are now open to campers for the May-long-weekend. (SaskParks)

Local provincial parks advise safety precautions for campers ahead of long weekend

Camping seasons begins as Saskatchewan provincial parks will be opening their campgrounds for the long weekend.The Northwest Regional Director for the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport Robin Van Ko...

May 16, 2019 Campgrounds in provincial parks are now open to campers for the May-long-weekend. (SaskParks)