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RM declared disaster area
RM of Meadow Lake resident Bob McIntyre inspects a piece of land where he traditionally grows and harvests hay. Because of high levels of water this year, the land is now barren. by Phil Ambroziak The...
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Ranchers see best prices in more than a decade
Last Monday area ranchers sent in more than 500 head to the Meadow Lake Stockyards that were auctioned off to the highest bidder. Here, Boyd Stewart opens the gate for another set of yearlings while...
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Building partnerships to reduce crime
Meadow Lake mayor Gary Vidal (left) chats with RCMP Staff Sgt. Tim Korman prior to a special meeting on crime reduction initiatives held at the Lions Den Aug. 29. by Phil Ambroziak “Crime reduction...
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Examining the need for better care
Dr. Leon Bekker (left) of the Loon Lake Health Centre and Special Care Home chats with Randy Weekes, provincial minister responsible for rural and remote health, Sept. 3. by Phil Ambroziak The best...
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Premier tours northern communities
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall (left) chats with Meadow Lake mayor Gary Vidal (centre) and Meadow Lake MLA Jeremy Harrison outside the Bear’s Den on 1st Street East Sept. 12. Wall was in Meadow Lake as...
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Entrepreneur captures top prize
Meadow Lake’s Jana Ross has an extra $4,000 in her pocket after her company, Bannock Republic Clothing, won CBC’s Boom Box competition Sept. 12. by Derek Cornet Meadow Lake resident Jana Ross has...
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PLEDCO holds AGM in Jans Bay
Primrose Lake Economic Development Corporation president Calvin Maurice (left) and CEO Norman Johnson discuss the group’s annual repot prior to the PLEDCO AGM Sept. 28 at Jans Bay. by Phil Ambroziak...
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Football makes debut in northern Saskatchewan
Football in northern Saskatchewan is underway and last Wednesday the Buffalo Narrows Eagles paid a visit to Beauval to take on the Voyageurs. Here, Aaron Thompson (15) of the Buffalo Narrows Eagles...
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Comedy show raises funds for animal shelter
The Raise the Woof comedy fundraiser proved to be another success for the Meadow Lake and District Humane Society. The show was held at the Carpenter High School auditorium Oct. 10. Here, Meagan and...
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Nolins among top winners at CPCA banquet
The CPCA 2013 Canadian Champion and Outriders award was presented to the winning driver and outriders of this season’s CPCA Finals Dash. Along with a trophy, the group also received leather...
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Cattle industry to benefit from EU trade agreement
Beef exports could soon be on the rise once the proposed Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is made official. In the meantime, it was business as usual at the Meadow Lake Stockyards Oct....
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Spartans headed to provincial final
Following an interception, CHS Spartans player Riley Pethick (6) runs the ball toward the Warman end zone while being cheered on by teammate Dean Poitras. Pethick would score a touchdown to put the...
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Former players recall historic championship game
Carpenter High Schools Spartans players Dean Poitras (centre) and Blaik Esau (right), along with former CHS player Maurice Demmans, take a closer look at a photo of the 1963 CHS football team that also...
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City council invited to tour Northland Pioneer Lodge
As fundraising co-chairperson of the new Northland Pioneer Lodge, Guelda Wood says space is becoming an issue and some residents are being double-bunked as a result. by Derek Cornet A recent letter...
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Salvation Army kicks off Christmas fundraising efforts
Lee Schenk of Meadow Lake provides a donation to the Salvation Army’s annual Kettle Campaign during Friday’s Battle of the Badges hockey game at the Meadow Lake Arena. With Christmas just around the...
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One injured in semi tractor trailer crash
A cleanup crew on the scene the day after a recent crash involving two semi tractor trailers south of Meadow Lake. by Phil Ambroziak The irresistible force met the immovable object Nov. 25 when,...
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New public works manager hired
Darwin Schwartz recently resigned his seat as RM of Meadow Lake Division IV councillor to accept the public works manager position. by Phil Ambroziak Darwin Schwartz has traded his seat at the RM...
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Meadow Lake school receives research grant
Jubilee Elementary School teacher Andrea Pearson reads a book with Grade 4 student Jada Roberts. by Phil Ambroziak “When you’re able to read, a lot of doors will open for you.” Those were the words of...
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Meadow Lake hospital welcomes New Year’s baby
Seleste and Derek Eftoda with their new baby boy, Eli. by Derek Cornet Eli James Eftoda – who arrived one day earlier than expected – was born to Meadow Lake area couple Derek and Seleste Eftoda Jan....
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Playing it safe: area residents combat flu season
With seven confirmed deaths in Saskatchewan due to the H1N1 virus, people were lined up Jan. 9 at the Meadow Lake Hospital to get their flu shot. Here, eight-year-old Zane Campbell anticipates the...
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