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Celebrate Obzhynky - Harvest/Fall Festival

It's that time of the year once again where harvest concludes or is winding down, which makes for a good reason to celebrate!The Prince Albert Barveenok Ukrainian Dancers are hosting our Annual event ...

Nov 14, 2019

The 2019 Saskatchewan Music Awards: Nominee Announcement

SaskMusic today announced the nominees of the 2019 Saskatchewan Music Awards with an event held at The Artesian in Regina. The awards are intended to honour excellence, and celebrate the achievements ...

Nov 14, 2019

Community surprised by forest harvest plans at provincial park

Some members in the community say they are feeling overlooked regarding moves by the Meadow Lake Provincial Park to potentially deforested some parts in the coming months. The concerns come after two ...

Nov 14, 2019 Meadow Lake citizens review draft plans for Meadow Lake Provincial Park forest clearing (Nicole Reis / meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Taxpayers encouraged to attend tree removal public meeting

A public Open House in Meadow Lake will take place this evening to address the concerns of citizens in the region. A notice went out to residents in the community at the beginning of the month welcomi...

Nov 13, 2019 ID 42893601 © Rbiedermann | Dreamstime.com

Vidal looking to strengthen Saskatchewan's voice in Ottawa

Newly elected MP Gary Vidal is settling into his new digs nicely. The former mayor of Meadow Lake is entering federal politics at a historical time and is approaching his role with solidarity of the n...

Nov 13, 2019 Newly elected Gary Vidal sets up his new office in Meadow Lake. (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Safely Handling and Disposing of Medications

All medicines, whether prescription or purchased over-the-counter, are dangerous if used improperly. They can be potentially poisonous to people of all ages. Yet many of us leave medications unsecured...

Nov 13, 2019

Déjà vu all over again in CFL Playoffs

Watching Sunday's CFL Western Semi-Final tilt between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders, I had the feeling I had seen Winnipeg's performance somewhere before and it hit me in the fourth...

Nov 13, 2019

Driving High is a DUI

Know the lawsDriving high is a DUI. And driving under the influence, whether it's by drugs or alcohol, is impaired driving - and that's against the law. Your ability to drive safely is impacted after ...

Nov 13, 2019

Older homes may be at risk of lead contamination

Recent investigations about lead in municipal water pipes sparked a discussion about Meadow Lake's infrastructure at last night's council meeting.Jessica Walters, acting city manager, says she is conf...

Nov 13, 2019 Council plans to test City Hall's water supply for lead contamination (File photo/Nicole Reis)

Positive parenting techniques on offer from expert

Parenting strategies need to adjust according to a non-profit organization that will be offering help in Meadow Lake later this week.Thyra Berg is the program manager of Positively Parenting, which is...

Nov 12, 2019 Photo courtesy of Thyra Berg, Positively Parenting Inc.