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Northern leaders call for provincial cooperation after checkpoint complaints
Northern Municipalities, First Nations and Mtis community leaders are concerned people are being unfairly treated when leaving their community to purchase essential goods. Meadow Lake Tribal Council C...
May 11, 2020
All latest cases of COVID-19 in La Loche
There are four new cases of COVID-19 in La Loche as of Monday, bringing the provincial case total to 568. Meanwhile, the situation in Lloydminster remains stable.Premier Scott Moe says today's COVID-1...
May 11, 2020
On the market: Buying and selling homes during a pandemic
While many of society's activities have been put on hold, buying and selling homes can't be stopped for many people.But a pandemic certainly adds a different dynamic to showing and touring homes.Jason...
May 11, 2020
May 11 to 15, 2020 is Sexual Assault Awareness Week in Saskatchewan
Prince Albert Sexual Assault Centre (PASAC) is recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Week from May 11 to May 15, 2020 with a new campaign entitled "No Story Left Untold." The week was proclaimed by the...
May 11, 2020
Rivier School in Spiritwood Demonstrates Kindness
"In a world where you can be anything, be kind." (Author Unknown)On the first Tuesday of each month, Rivier School in Spiritwood focuses on demonstrating a little more kindness. This has not ceased du...
May 11, 2020
Lifting spirits at the Nokomis Health Centre
A once a week special visitor and an upcoming car parade are two of the ways spirits are being lifted for the residents at the Nokomis Health Centre.With many restrictions in place at long term health...
May 08, 2020
Roots of Hope suicide prevention program now offered in Meadow Lake
A new suicide prevention plan will coordinate activities to promote life and reduce risk factors related to suicide in the province. Rural and Remote Health Minister Warren Kaeding released Pillars fo...
May 08, 2020
Unifor Local 594 resumes picketing, renews call for binding arbitration
The president of Unifor Local 594 said locked-out workers from the Co-op refinery are back on the picket lines this week, albeit in small groups to maintain physical distancing.On Tuesday, union membe...
May 08, 2020
Edmonton company will build new Northland Pioneers Lodge long-term care facility
Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has awarded a multi-million dollar contract to an Alberta-based construction company for the development of the new Northland Pioneers Lodge long-term care facility...
May 08, 2020 Construction site of the new Northland Pioneers Lodge which broke ground in April. (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
Serious crash blocks Highway 55, drivers expect delay
Meadow Lake RCMP reported a serious traffic collision on Hwy #55 approximately six miles east of Meadow Lake toward Green Lake. A police presence is set up outside of Norsask Forest Products. The high...
May 08, 2020 (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)