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Pinehouse Lake man charged with trafficking cocaine

A 31-year-old man from Pinehouse Lake is facing several charges after allegedly being found intoxicated in a public place. That's according to an RCMP media release, which states the man was first arr...

Jun 16, 2020

SARCAN Meadow Lake reopens

SARCAN in Meadow Lake has reopened today after months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The facility closed its doors to the public on March 21. Kathy Williamson, manager of the local depot tol...

Jun 15, 2020

Pandemic puts a $2.4 billion wound in the Saskatchewan budget

The global COVID-19 pandemic has created a significant hole in the Saskatchewan budget that will take more than a vaccine to cure.The reduction in provincial revenues and additional costs related to t...

Jun 15, 2020

Local man takes Meadow Lake down memory lane with Facebook group

A local man is taking Meadow Lake residents on a trip down memory lane by sharing images from the past.Jason Kirilenko said his intention is to uplift the community through a positive distraction duri...

Jun 15, 2020

Full, updated provincial budget to be released today

On Monday, Saskatchewan politicians will pick up where they left off nearly three months ago, heading back into the legislative chambers to debate a budget and finish the spring sitting.The sitting wa...

Jun 15, 2020

Migrant workers hold virtual rally seeking full immigration status

TORONTO - A group supporting migrant workers held a virtual rally Sunday that called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to immediately extend full immigration status for all non-permanent residents. The...

Jun 14, 2020

Erin O'Toole used American call centre to contact Conservative voters

OTTAWA - Erin O'Toole, running for the leadership of the federal Conservative party promising to stand up for Canadian workers, used American ones on his campaign. A U.S. call centre was hired in...

Jun 14, 2020

Calls grow for Trudeau to end MSM blood donation ban

OTTAWA - As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to make people sick across Canada, health authorities are imploring Canadians to donate blood - all Canadians except men who have had recent sex with other ...

Jun 13, 2020

Rising water, flooding expected near Beaver River

The Water Security Agency (WSA) is advising the public of rising water levels and flooding on the Beaver River. Located south of the Meadow Lake Provincial Park, flows on the river are expected to rea...

Jun 12, 2020

Local youth enjoy a sunny day and fresh air as playgrounds reopen with precautions

Kids in Meadow Lake got some fresh air at Gateway Middle School's playground this afternoon as playgrounds and parks reopened today.Myron Crookedneck, 5, told meadowlakeNOW he is happy to finally play...

Jun 12, 2020