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Insolvency trustee encourages consumers: 'Don't be afraid to talk about debt'

More people are reevaluating their personal budgets and finances following the global pandemic.That's according to Pamela Meger, a licensed insolvency trustee who knows the weight of debt can weigh he...

Apr 25, 2022

Meadow Lake Sox looking forward to senior baseball season

Following a home run finish to the 2021 season, that saw the team take home a provincial championship in Hanley, the Meadow Lake Sox senior baseball team is looking forward to their return to the diam...

Apr 13, 2022

Veteran experience headed to Meadow Lake RCMP

Meadow Lake RCMP is getting two experienced additions to the detachment. Blair de Bruin of Rosetown RCMP is set to become the new corporal overseeing traffic services in Meadow Lake, while his wife Ro...

Apr 07, 2022

Local Gretzky fan believes thieves specifically targeted his collection

To say it's been an emotional few days is an understatement for Aron Gratias.He recently discovered a massive Wayne Gretzky and hockey memorabilia collection he has accumulated over the last 40-plus y...

Apr 04, 2022

New judges appointed in North Battleford, Meadow Lake

Two new judges have been added to Provincial Court in North Battleford and Meadow Lake.The Government of Saskatchewan announced the appointment of Ian William Mokuruk and Bryce Pashovitz on Friday, bo...

Apr 01, 2022

Sask. comedian says Oscar joke, like most comedy, is subjective

Chris Rock's joke at the Oscars about Jada-Pinkett Smith was more subjective than offensive. That's according to Saskatchewan stand-up comic Kelly Taylor who said it was Will Smith's reaction that was...

Mar 28, 2022

$750,000 boost for families at Children’s Hospital

The families of children in the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatchewan will have another avenue for financial relief when it comes to details like buying food, paying for parking or even buy...

Mar 23, 2022

Skyrocketing fuel prices will hurt agriculture-related industries

With prices hovering at 169.9 cents per litre in the Battlefords Wednesday and 158.9 cents per litre in Meadow Lake, the surging fuel costs are not only tough on families but the agricultural industry...

Mar 09, 2022

‘Line between life and death’: Cousins used trapping skills, body spray to survive

Thomas Barnett looked to the dark sky and prayed. He prayed for wood and to stay awake despite signs of hypothermia creeping through his body. He prayed to see the morning sun and feel its heat. He pr...

Mar 07, 2022

Local athletes begin college playoffs this weekend

Saskatchewan is well represented in post-secondary athletics.The Alberta Colleges Athletic Association begins with playoff action in multiple team sports this weekend, including volleyball, basketball...

Mar 04, 2022