Two men from Paradise Hill are facing charges after an investigation into a copper wire theft earlier this month. Turtleford RCMP said they first received a report of the incident on Nov. 4 at around 4 a.m. regarding a theft at a work site in Frenchman Butte. Officers began investigating and saw the suspects, and suspe...

The aftermath of the blowout election south of the border last week that saw the upcoming reinstatement of Donald Trump as the leader of the United States has already started making its impact known. In Meadow Lake, the forestry industry is gearing up for an uncertain future and according to Kelly Lehoux, general manag...

Weather warnings continue for northern communities. Road surfaces in Meadow Lake are a mix of conditions and according to the Highway Hotline, are partly covered with slush, ice and packed with snow. Meanwhite in Dornintosh, surfaces are partly covered with ice and loose snow. Unpredictable weather is coming, according...

With the cast of a single ballot unseating a councillor with over two decades of experience at the table and the election of the first woman mayor, the Battlefords have emerged from two historic elections. "Wow," said David George. The long-term town councillor said he was disappointed to learn that after rou...

It's begun. The weather is taking a turn for the worse in parts of Saskatchewan. Highway Hotline has issued warnings for those in the Lloydminster and Meadow Lake areas. In Lloydminster, surfaces are partly covered and slush while Meadow Lake has a mix of partly covered, ice, slush and loose and swirling Snow. For Mead...

UPDATE: Police announced that Singer was found at a home in the community on Sunday and arrested. He made his first court appearance on Monday, Nov. 18. RCMP from the Pierceland detachment are looking to find 42-year-old Lorne Singer from Big Island Lake Cree Territory after a woman was assaulted and confined at a home...

The polls are closed and the results of the 2024 municipal elections are slowly coming to light. In North Battleford, the results are historic after Kelli Hawtin was elected as the first woman to be mayor of the city. She said she looks forward to her new role in the community and is happy to be a part of history. &quo...

The Turtleford RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in their investigation of a break and enter to a business in Paradise Hill, 30 minutes northwest of Turtleford.It's been determined that three unknown individuals broke into the business between 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 10. The door of the bus...

As the days to the municipal election tick down, the candidates for Meadow Lake are preparing their final efforts to reach voters before the big day on November 13. Here's a look at who is running in this year's election. Merlin Seymour (File Photo/meadowlakeNOW Staff)Merlin Seymour - Mayor Acclaimed Merlin Seymour sti...

Jeremy Cockrill is into day two into his new health portfolio and he said he's excited. "It's another challenge but I do love a challenge so we're looking forward to get into it," he said. Newly re-elected Premier Scott Moe shuffled his cabinet Thursday and placed Cockrill in the position of the Minister of H...

Mauri Young is looking for a chance to serve Meadow Lake for another four years. Answering questions via email, Young said she has been a part of the community for 44 years including school, raising a son and working as a business partner in Ron's Plumbing and Heating and Meadow Lanes/Bear's Den. "I have an active...

In the recent provincial election, Premier Scott Moe said people re-elected the Sask Party to ensure a strong economy and a bright future, while others voted for change. On Thursday, he promised his new government will deliver both, as he announced a smaller cabinet, with a new minister appointed in every cabinet posit...

A warrant has been issued for one person after a firearm was discharged at a residence on Big Island Lake Cree Territory. The incident happened on Saturday evening, just after 5:00 p.m., where police determined that a man was sitting in a vehicle parked near a home. Then, a man armed with a firearm exited the home and ...

An altercation between a man and a woman on the Big Island Lake Cree Territory ended with the woman taken to hospital and the man behind bars. Pierceland RCMP said they were called ot a home in Big Island at around 3 p.m. on Nov. 2. When they arrived, they found an injured woman who was then taken to hospital by EMS wi...

A new 4-H Sheep Club has recently been formed in Makwa for families and young community members to learn about the art of raising sheep."There are several breeders in our club who are willing to work with members who do not own any sheep of their own but want to be involved," said Club leader Lyndsey Rutz.&qu...

On November 1 at around 3 p.m., the Onion Lake RCMP were called by the Lloydminster Rescue Squad regarding a single vehicle rollover on Highway 17 about 13 kilometres south of Onion Lake.When police arrived, they found four people inside the vehicle, all of which were injured. Three people, the 45-year-old female drive...

The Kanaweyiminan "Take care of us" CFS Safe Home is now a reality in Canoe Lake Cree First Nation.Nearly 30 students had a part in the facitlity's construction and they handed over the keys to the brand-new 1600 sq. ft., 4-bedroom bungalow on Friday. The home itself. ( Submitted Photo from the Education Port...

Artists, musicians and all those who will use the events building of the Co-Op Centre now have a name to call it: Legacy Hall. Kirt and Terri Prete donated $500,000 to the Co-Op Community Builder Campaign and according to a news release, the name was chosen not just for financial considerations but also the family's &q...

An Onion Lake man who was reported missing nearly seven months ago has been found deceased near the town of Alcurve, Alberta. Maidstone RCMP said they received a report of found human remains on Monday in a pasture about 10 kilometres north of the unincorporated community. Police, along with the Saskatchewan Coroners S...

Two men from the La Loche area are facing a laundry list of charges after a firearm and drugs were seized during a traffic stop in La Loche. RCMP say officers initiated a traffic stop with the vehicle the men were travelling in at around 5:00 a.m. Friday after spotting the passenger not wearing a seatbelt. After police...

Turtleford RCMP are investigating a break and enter at a business near the community of Paradise Hill.Police say the incident happened on Tuesday when three suspects broke through the front entrance of the business and left with "a large quantity of meat." The trio was spotted on surveillance video wearing ho...

A 36-year-old Meadow Lake man was arrested and is now facing charges after police seized drugs and four modified guns from a home in the community on October 20. The RCMP Crime Reduction Team found 500 grams of meth, 68 grams of cocaine and four modified guns. Two of the guns are banned and one was loaded. They also fo...

Boils and ghouls looking to get into the spirit of the Halloween season will have the chance to get delightfully wicked over the next couple of weekends. This year, a family-friendly Spooky Swim and Haunted House will welcome all creatures of the water, be they merfolk or mortal water-babies to the North Battleford Co-...

It's a big weekend for Meadow Lake Professional Bull Rider, Cody Coverchuk as he is in Saskatoon at the SaskTel Centre for the PBR Saskatoon Classic on Oct. 25th and Oct. 26th. Coverchuk is a two-time PBR Canada Champion and has been quite successful in his career, earning close to $300,000 dollars in prizes since his ...

The name Paper Excellence is on its way to the burner as the company, which owns a mill near Meadow Lake and non-operational facility near Prince Albert, combines with Domtar and Resolute Forest Products. The joint venture will operate as Domtar, the company said in a news release today. "Today marks a new and imp...

While the Boreal Healthcare Foundation has had a major focus as of late to secure funds for the Victoria Hospital expansion in Prince Albert as of late, they were able to secure a sizeable donation to another of Northern Saskatchewan's healthcare units in La Loche earlier this week.With further announcements on rural h...

Meadow Lake Homeplate Shelter Coalition Corp. is seeking additional funding and more community volunteers to provide year-round support for vulnerable groups."It is a community issue, and not just a shelter problem," said Delton Sylvain, shelter manager.A PiT (Point-in-Time) Count on housing and homelessness ...

It's going to be a weekend of fun family excitement as the 61st Annual Canadian Cowboys Association (CCA) Finals Rodeo is at the Access Communication Centre this Oct. 24th - Oct. 27th. "It's an exciting family event because all ages are welcome. If you want entertainment for the whole family, this is the perfect p...