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From MUCC to microbiology: Dr. Linda Chelico working on HIV, cancer research projects

The start of some potentially ground breaking research all began with a Grade 12 project at the high school in Melfort.Dr. Linda Chelico is now a biochemist at the University of Saskatchewan, and her ...

Jan 24, 2020 Dr. Linda Chelico is leading research into enzymes and how they relate to HIV and cancer. (Submitted/Dr. Linda Chelico)

Kinsmen Burger Battle pits local eateries against each other for a cause

Meadow Lake Kinsmen Club is challenging local restaurants to come up with the best burger combo in town. Geoff Barton, vice president of the Meadow Lake Kinsmen Club told meadowlakeNOW, the city's fir...

Jan 23, 2020 (Submitted/ Devour Grill and Bar Facebook)

Romance scams present highest dollar loss for province

Scammers are getting more and more creative when it comes to extorting information and money from residents of Saskatchewan. Jessica Gunson, intelligence researcher with Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CA...

Jan 23, 2020 (file photo)

Weekends forecast look like perfect condition for snowmobile trail riding

Snowmobile enthusiasts in Northwestern Saskatchewan will be chomping at the bit to get out for a ride this weekend.With last week's -30 Celsius temperatures giving way to single-digit highs this week,...

Jan 23, 2020 Sleds getting ready for a ride (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)- Feedback Needed

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)The federal government is asking Canadians to provide feedback on eligibility for medical assistance in dying (MAID) and criterion relating to 'reasonable foreseeabil...

Jan 23, 2020

All bets are off as CFL Free Agency about to begin

As Saskatchewan emerges from a deep freeze and Newfoundland digs out from an unbelievable dump of snow, CFL teams are rousing themselves to deal with the new world of free agency.The rules have change...

Jan 23, 2020

SGI records drop in distracted driving tickets

Increasing fines for distracted driving may be getting the attention of Saskatchewan drivers.On Wednesday, SGI revealed that police officers in the province handed out 534 tickets for distracted drivi...

Jan 22, 2020 (Government of Saskatchewan handout)

Military must nearly double annual female recruitment to reach its own target

OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces needs to nearly double the number of women it has been recruiting in recent years to reach its goal of having women represent one-quarter of all military person...

Jan 22, 2020

Meadow Lake Chamer of Commerce Winter Children's Festival

We're excited to announce our upcoming Winter Children's Festival! SATURDAY, JAN 25th: 10am - 4pm MEADOW LAKE ALLIANCE CHURCH: 508 5th St W $2 ADMISSION FEE! ALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO KID'S FIRST! Thank...

Jan 22, 2020

Canadian Legion of Riders Fish Fry

Canadian Legion of Riders Fish Fry is coming up February 8. See the poster for details.

Jan 22, 2020