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Christmas lights: hang them with care

A shift in temperature this weekend is giving holiday decorators a nice window of opportunity to string-up Christmas lights outside.While climbing a ladder in the manner of Clark Griswold may be the e...

Nov 16, 2019 Christmas Lights (paNOW Staff/ Ronald Quaroni)

Giant Tiger staff gearing up for grand opening

Giant Tiger in Meadow Lake is ready to have its grand opening this Saturday.Everyone in the community is invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony and to take part in the launch of the new store. Keynote...

Nov 15, 2019 Giant Tiger grand opening is on Nov. 16. (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Seniors Santa is giving back to the community

Seniors Secret Santa in Meadow Lake is looking for donations from the community. The gift-giving program was created nearly seven years ago by the late Robert Schwartz. According to family friend Jani...

Nov 14, 2019 Young Mustang's fan understands importance of putting smiles on the faces of the community. (submitted photo/Meadow Lake Mustangs Facebook Group)

Community surprised by forest harvest plans at provincial park

Some members in the community say they are feeling overlooked regarding moves by the Meadow Lake Provincial Park to potentially deforested some parts in the coming months. The concerns come after two ...

Nov 14, 2019 Meadow Lake citizens review draft plans for Meadow Lake Provincial Park forest clearing (Nicole Reis / meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Taxpayers encouraged to attend tree removal public meeting

A public Open House in Meadow Lake will take place this evening to address the concerns of citizens in the region. A notice went out to residents in the community at the beginning of the month welcomi...

Nov 13, 2019 ID 42893601 © Rbiedermann | Dreamstime.com

Vidal looking to strengthen Saskatchewan's voice in Ottawa

Newly elected MP Gary Vidal is settling into his new digs nicely. The former mayor of Meadow Lake is entering federal politics at a historical time and is approaching his role with solidarity of the n...

Nov 13, 2019 Newly elected Gary Vidal sets up his new office in Meadow Lake. (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Positive parenting techniques on offer from expert

Parenting strategies need to adjust according to a non-profit organization that will be offering help in Meadow Lake later this week.Thyra Berg is the program manager of Positively Parenting, which is...

Nov 12, 2019 Photo courtesy of Thyra Berg, Positively Parenting Inc.

Virtual ceremony to take place to honour veterans still with us

Marj Matchee is honouring veterans here at home, but with a modern twist.Matchee is the wife of a veteran and the creator of #OpBeacon, a candlelight vigil ceremony that raises awareness and honours v...

Nov 09, 2019 Image Courtesy of Marj Matchee

Lest we forget: Remembrance Day personal to many

Remembrance Day is personal for many. For Alloha Twanow, it's a reminder of her father's sacrifice.Twanow is the Poppy Chair and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #76 in Meadow Lake.This ye...

Region sees slight uptick in jobs

There's slightly better news on the job scene for the Prince Albert and North region - which includes The Battlefords and Melfort - as well as signs of continued improvement on the provincial front.Ac...

Nov 08, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)