Tag Archives: Community

STF gifts $75,000 to Jim Pattison Children's Hospital for new book program
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) is sending its support to the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation for a new reading program.According to a media release, the STF gifted $75,000 to ...
Jun 24, 2020

Search underway for missing youth in Makwa Lake
A search is underway for a missing youth in Makwa Lake. RCMP spokesperson Jessica Cantos told meadowlakeNOW, officers received a report of a missing male youth just before 7 p.m. on June 23. "We are a...
Jun 24, 2020

Île-à-la-Crosse event centre approved for replacement
The northern village of le--la-Crosse has been awarded provincial funding to improve their Sakitawak Event Centre through the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP). Government Relations Minist...
Jun 24, 2020

TD Summer Reading Club Online
The TD Summer Reading Club and Wapiti Regional Library's Annual Reading Challenge and Summer Programming are moving online for 2020! And this year, it's not just for kids! How to Participate: TD Summe...
Jun 24, 2020

Curbside Pickup Services Soon In Meadow Lake
Great news! It's time to start thinking about where you've tucked away all those library books!The Meadow Lake Library returns bin will be open again starting June 23!Items will be quarantined before ...
Jun 24, 2020

Legion halls in Saskatchewan facing tough times
COVID-19 has painted a dreary picture when it comes to Royal Canadian Legion halls.Closed since March, it's estimated that 124 of the 1,381 branches across Canada are likely to close permanently, with...
Jun 24, 2020

Meals on Wheels Needs Volunteers
A great way to serve your community is by safely taking meals to those in need.Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers throughout the region.See the poster for details.
Jun 24, 2020

‘Help Wanted’: Care worker says rising levels of care putting strain on workers
Thirteen years ago, when Sidney Hall started working as a continuing care aid, he enjoyed going to work and could joke with the residents.Now they often don't get the care they deserve."Unfortunately,...
Jun 23, 2020

Libraries, galleries, museums, live theatres and movie theatres can reopen June 29
As of next Monday, residents in Saskatchewan can return to libraries, galleries, museums, live theatres and movie theatres as the province gave all the greenlight to reopen.According to a media releas...
Jun 23, 2020

R.M. of Meadow Lake declares disaster situation as residents impacted by significant flooding
The R.M. of Meadow Lake has experienced significant flooding over the course of June and has declared what they've termed a state of disaster. Reeve Tim McKay told meadowlakeNOW nearly 20 rural roads ...
Jun 23, 2020