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EXTRA draw means big win for Meadow Lake man

Kevin Gorski of Meadow Lake Gorski was checking his WESTERN 649 tickets over breakfast when he discovered he won $100,000 on the March 10 EXTRA draw."I was eating breakfast and scanning a few tickets ...

Apr 28, 2021

COVID-19 variants of concern increasing steadily across the North

As of Tuesday, April 27, the total number of identified COVID-19 cases infected with a variant of concern (VoC) in northern zones was 367. Just a week ago, that number sat at 196. That's a major cause...

Apr 27, 2021

Province to lower vaccine eligibility age throughout the week

The Saskatchewan government has announced incremental changes to vaccine ages this week beginning on Wednesday, April 28.The eligible age ranges for booking COVID-19 vaccinations will include individu...

Apr 27, 2021

Accessory charge replaced with manslaughter in Sparvier murder case

Charges have been upgraded in the Braeden Sparvier murder investigation.Twobears Bird, 22, was originally charged with accessory to murder after the fact. According to court records, the charge has no...

Apr 27, 2021

Alleged drug trafficker arrested following vehicle search

A man is in custody after police discovered several illegal narcotics during an investigation. On April 24, Meadow Lake RCMP pulled over a 54-year-old male for operating a vehicle while prohibited. At...

Apr 27, 2021

Snowfall warning for parts of northern Saskatchewan

Winter hasn't loosened its grips on the far north just yet.Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the far north east portion of the province including Wollaston Lake and Collins Bay.Mete...

Apr 26, 2021

COVID-19 case total reaches 40,000 as province reports 245 new cases

The provincial total has now reached 40,177 cases, including 37,163 total recoveries and 2,538 cases considered active.The province has reported 245 new cases and 221 recoveries today with one new dea...

Apr 26, 2021

Big game draw online applications open May 1

The Government of Saskatchewan has set an opening day for the province's big game draw applications to May 1. Hunters will be able to submit online applications until 11:59 p.m. on May 25.According to...

Apr 26, 2021

Health officials warn of Hantavirus during spring cleaning

It's a rare illness, but a potentially fatal one.As the weather warms up, the Ministry of Health is issuing a reminder to take precautions against Hantavirus. Exposure usually happens when cleaning up...

Apr 26, 2021

Saskatchewan Blue Cross investigating cybersecurity “incident”

2Saskatchewan Blue Cross has confirmed the company experienced a cybersecurity "incident" last week.President and CEO Shelley Vandenberg said she's unable to determine if the company fell victim to a ...

Apr 25, 2021