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Humboldt Broncos’ Twitter and Instagram accounts hacked
Fans and followers of the Humboldt Broncos on some social media got an unusual surprise late in the afternoon on Wednesday, May 8.The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) team had its Twitter and ...
May 09, 2019 The Humboldt Broncos' Twitter account showed a new avatar picture and self promotion from a hacker in the late afternoon on May 8 (@HumboldtBroncos/Screenshot).
Female facing trafficking charges after arrests in Buffalo Narrows
Two people were arrested and one is facing charges after police executed a search warrant in Buffalo Narrows. RCMP said in a press release that they search a home at 1725 Barney Ave. at 3 p.m. on Wedn...
May 09, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Roughriders sign linebacker Solomon Elimimian
The Saskatchewan Roughriders added one of the CFL's top defensive players to their lineup Thursday.The Roughriders announced they have signed international linebacker Solomon Elimimian, who boasts an ...
May 09, 2019 (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
A McHappy in Meadow Lake
McHappy Day returned to Meadow Lake on Wednesday, with proceeds from certain items going to a good cause.During the special event, $1 from every Big Mac, Happy Meal and hot McCaf beverage went towards...
May 08, 2019 McDonald's employees celebrating McHappy Day with some face painting. (Nikita Ganovicheff/meadowlakeNOW)
Thunderchld F.N. says farewell to Toronto visitors with a round dance
Thunderchild First Nation held a round dance on May 3 as part of a farewell to their 21 student visitors from Toronto.Students from James Cardinal McGuigan School spent one week living in Thunderchild...
May 06, 2019 Students from Toronto and members of Thunderchild First Nation join in on a round dance. (Nikita Ganovicheff/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
La Ronge doctor wins prestigious Physician of the Year award
Dr. Sean Groves was selected as the 2019 Physician of the Year by the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA).He was presented the award Friday in Saskatoon at the SMA's 2019 Spring Representative Asse...
May 04, 2019 Dr. Sean Groves accepted Physician of the Year on Friday. (Saskatchewan Medical Association/Facebook)
Green Lake model competing to be cover girl for Maxim Canada
Hannah Anderson-Ross, a model from Green Lake, could soon be on the cover of Maxim Canada as the Mtis model has made it into the 2019 Maxim Magazine Cover Girl Canada competition.The Carpenter High Sc...
May 03, 2019 Hannah Anderson-Ross is competing to be the cover model for Maxim Canada. (Nikita Ganovicheff/meadowlakeNOW)
Traffic safety and drug use highlights of RCMP Town Hall
The Meadow Lake RCMP held its third town hall meeting Wednesday night at the Catholic Church Hall. About 10 members from different police departments were there to discuss their responsibilities and t...
May 02, 2019 Staff Sergeant Tim Sartison (far left) and other members of the RCMP giving a presentation at the town hall meeting. (Nikita Ganovicheff/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
Municipalities want share of cannabis tax but government says no
Saskatchewan's municipalities are asking for a share of taxes from cannabis sales, however, the government is saying no, in part suggesting a federal minister has misled towns and cities into thinking...
May 01, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
New administrator for Meadow Lake and District Chamber of Commerce
Coleton Ethier will be the new administrator for the Meadow Lake and District Chamber of Commerce.Ethier, originally from Meadow Lake, will be meeting with business owners and managers to discuss thei...
May 01, 2019 Coleton Ethier in his office at the Meadow Lake Museum. (Nikita Ganovicheff/meadowlakeNOW Staff)