Less than two hours after an SPSA briefing on the status of fires in Saskatchewan, an emergency alert warned people in Ramsey Bay to begin evacuating. Right now, 1,800,000 hectares of Saskatchewan's north are being burned or have been impacted by fires and with changing weather, they have decided to call in help from t...

A 22-year-old man from Meadow Lake is facing several charges after a hit and run in Saskatoon that left a person injured and multiple vehicles damaged.According to the Saskatoon Police Service, officers were called around 7:30 a.m. on July 23 to the area of Avenue C North and 39th Street West after a report of a hit an...

Big River RCMP are investigating the province's latest fatal collision after a pedestrian was killed on Big River First Nation earlier in the week. This is the seventh fatal crash in Saskatchewan in the last seven days. RCMP first received a report of the collision around 10:40 p.m. Wednesday. Officers, along with loca...

The hometown crowd had plenty to cheer about as the U13 Meadow Lake Sox put on a gritty and impressive performance leading to a silver medal finish at the U13 B Girls North Softball Provincials, held this past weekend in Meadow Lake. Twelve teams from across Saskatchewan competed in the event, split into two pools of s...

RCMP have confirmed that the death of a 25-year-old woman from Big Island Lake Cree Nation several days ago was a homicide. Juanita Wahpistikwan's body was discovered when firefighters responded to a structure fire at a rural property in the R.M. of Beaver River on July 11 at 1:30 pm. They found Wahpistikwan's remains,...

Despite cooler temperatures and periods of rain, wildfires continue to plague northern Saskatchewan communities with nine currently under some form of evacuation. As of 11 a.m. on July 14, Beauval, Jans Bay, the Resort Subdivision of Lac La Plonge and the La Plonge reserve are all under evacuation orders. Priority one ...

Shoppers in Meadow Lake who can't make it to the farmers' market on Fridays during the day will soon have another options, as a new Tuesday evening market is set to roll out as a summer trial. Glenn McCrimmon, vice-president of the Meadow Lake Farmers' Market Board, said the idea came directly from residents who strugg...

Two men who have been wanted by Meadow Lake RCMP for three weeks have been located and are now behind bars.After an altercation between a group of individuals at Waterhen Lake First Nation lead to a man being shot and taken to hospital for non-life threatening issues, police started to look for 27-year-old Christopher ...

It was a close call for Beauval on Thursday evening as a wildfire came right up to the edge of the village and encircled it. During a media briefing on Friday, Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) Vice-President of Operations Steve Roberts explained the Muskeg Fire, which is now 95,000 hectares, suddenly shifted to...

A string of unrelated events including fog, darkness and distance from emergency services played into the death of a man alongside a northern road, and there are no grounds to believe an offence was committed by any police officer, a report from the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team has concluded. The man die...

After a fire destroyed its chalet, administrators at a ski club near Meadow Lake say they won't give up on hosting cross-country and Para Nordic events for the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games."It has been really challenging. It's been really disappointing for all of us who have worked so hard to get to this point, ...

A 24-year-old man is facing multiple firearms-related charges after police went to his home for a wellness check. Île-à-la-Crosse RCMP were called to a home in the community and observed bullet holes in one of the windows when they arrived. As they entered, they saw the man run out of the home with a firea...

The federal government is set to transfer an extra 16 hectares of Crown mineral rights following the approval by the Government of Saskatchewan on behalf of Flying Dust First Nation. The transfer is in support of the Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) Framework Agreement and now roughly 5,620 hectares of Crown ...

More than 13,000 SaskPower customers in Northwestern Saskatchewan will lose power overnight next week as crews work to upgrade infrastructure in the region. The company noted the planned outage will run from midnight to 6 a.m. on July 9. Communities affected include Meadow Lake, Loon Lake, Dore Lake, Waterhen Lake, Bea...

Update: July 4, 8:25 a.m.Pierceland RCMP said that Rebecca Stanley was found safe.--RCMP in Pierceland are asking for the public's help to find a missing 26-year-old woman.Rebecca Stanley was last seen on June 24 around 10:30 a.m. on 4th Street West, and is described as 5'5 and about 200 pounds. She has brown eyes and ...

Saskatchewan country star Jess Moskaluke will help Meadow Lake kick off a new chapter this fall as the first artist to perform at the city's new Co-op Centre.The show, set for Oct. 9, is a partnership between the City of Meadow Lake and the Meadow Lake Broncos Senior 'A' hockey club, which has a long track record of ho...

The Northwest region has been one of the driest this summer, which has led to poor crop growth and in some cases, already going to seed. According to the Crop Report for the period of June 24 to 30, it was fairly dry throughout the region that encompasses Census Division 16: Blaine Lake, Canwood, North Battleford, Radi...

It's a bold new dawn for North West College. "We've had a good look at our current logo, and I think it's definitely served us well over time, but it's brought up some unintended comparisons," said President and CEO Dr. Eli Ahlquist. "I've heard everything from 'It looks like some sort of a bird or a bat...

A man is in hospital with serious injuries after Meadow Lake RCMP responded to a call on Flying Dust First Nation on Sunday. The incident ended with an officer shooting their gun. It happened Sunday, June 29 around 5:30 p.m.. When two officers arrived, they found a man described as having a weapon and "acting aggr...

Families in the Northwest can get ready for a full day of free fun as North Battleford and Meadow Lake gear up to celebrate Canada Day on July 1. In North Battleford, the fun kicks off at the InnovationPlex at 11 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m. There will be free swimming all day at the Battleford CO-OP Aquatic Centre, plus...

As Meadow Lake celebrated the opening of its long-awaited Co-op Centre on June 24, MLA Jeremy Harrison spoke with meadowlakeNOW to reflect on the past, talk about what's next, and explain why this moment stands out after more than two decades in public office.This interview has been edited for clarity and flow, but all...

A new tipi village in Meadow Lake Provincial Park is aiming to draw tourists, create jobs and reconnect a community with its traditional territory.Waterhen Lake First Nation officially opened the Tipi Village at Waters Edge Eco Lodge on Thursday, following years of planning, delays and determination."It does come ...

City crews have begun flushing sanitary sewer mains on the east of Meadow Lake, part of a three-week preventative maintenance program aimed at keeping the system running efficiently. The work started Thursday and will continue daily until completion, according to a notice issued by the City of Meadow Lake."This is...

Political unrest is coming to a head within the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan.During Tuesday's swearing in ceremony at the Dakota Dunes casino, a number of elected directors were excluded and not allowed entry into the room.There's also been concerns raised as to why the ceremony was even held, given a number of re-...

Over 100 community members, dignitaries, and local leaders gathered yesterday for the official ribbon-cutting of the new $52 million Meadow Lake Co-op Centre. Moments after the ribbon-cutting. (Meadow Lake Co-op/Facebook).Boasting an NHL-sized arena complete with a jumbotron, a state-of-the-art field house for basketba...

A search warrant on a home on First Street East in Meadow Lake has yielded a serious collection of contraband. On June 20, officers seized 74 grams of methamphetamine, more than 300 hydromorphone pills, three imitation firearms, a machete, counterfeit cash; and drug trafficking paraphernalia. According to police, four ...

An early morning Sunday shooting has left one man in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a fight on Waterhen Lake First Nation. According to police, the altercation took place between a group of people and as a result, a 27-year-old man from WLFN, Christopher Ernest, and a 23-year-old man from Can...

It was a cold and windy day in Meadow Lake but for those who attended the North West Friendship Centre's Indigenous Peoples Day event, the enthusiastic energy and smiling faces were enough to warm the crowd. "It helps with building relationships right and reconciliation," said Kyla Wapass, mental health thera...