The Meadow Lake Sled Dog Club will host a memorial race for mental health on Jan. 4 and 5 at Makwa Sahgaihecan First Nation in honour of Jocelyn Weeseekase who took her own life in 2021."All of a sudden, she committed," said Weeseekase's father, Dion Fineblanket. "She left behind three kids, and she was ...

The new year is set to be a busy construction time in Meadow Lake and starting Jan. 3, the Meadow River Bridge, located on HWY 903 is set to be replaced. According to a Voyent Alert, it is located north of the HWY 55 junction and while the work is being done, a temporary detour bridge will be set up and traffic will be...

It was a busy year in the Battlefords and Meadow Lake. As this year quickly gives way for the new, here are some of the news making moments of the as we bid farewell to 2024.Loon Lake residents frustrated with rash of vandalism Loon Lake was hit with a rash of vandalism this year to the point where residents were ready...

Drivers are advised to check the weather conditions before venturing out as there are some areas near the Battlefords and Meadow Lake that are facing poor road conditions. According to the latest update from Highway Hotline, roads in the North Battleford area are now partly covered with slush and ice. Roads in the Mead...

Combined competitive performance, strong leadership skills, good sporting conduct, and a spirit of fair play, cooperation, and friendship; all the qualities that led to Ezri Vidal of Meadow Lake being named the recipient of the 2024 Lorne Lasuita Saskatchewan Games Athletic Award. Vidal, who competed in basketball and ...

Pierceland RCMP have arrested a 23-year-old man who was wanted after shots were fired at a home on Big Island Lake Cree Territory. The incident happened on Nov. 5, but police say they have arrested the man responsible for pulling the trigger. RCMP located and arrested Trent Oseemeemow at a residence on Big Island Lake ...

With the show flurrying part of the Saskatchewan area, the latest Highway Hotline report said that the roads surrounding North Battleford and Meadow Lake are mostly covered in snow, and drivers will experience lousy visibility.North Battleford: Partly Covered, Ice, Loose Snow, Snow Drifts, Swirling Snow and Drifting Sn...

The Door of Hope is set to spread some Christmas cheer this Friday and a few famous faces are expected to make an appearance. "We will have a Christmas meal for all of our Door of Hope family members and we're going to be giving gifts to each person that (steps) into the building," said Delton Sylvain, Meadow...

A quiet has settled over Parliament Hill after yesterday's historic and weird day in Canadian politics brought the government to a standstill. "Yesterday was very chaotic, it was a very interesting day around here," said Gary Vidal, Conservative MP for the Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River riding. Mo...

UPDATE: According to the school board, Carpenter High School has been cleared of the threat. Classes will resume tomorrow. Just before 5 pm, RCMP confirmed that a bomb threat was the cause of the evacuation. Police said they got the call shortly after 9, however no bomb or suspicious items were found either in the scho...

A man appeared in La Loche Courtroom earlier Monday after being charged with multiple counts including aggravated assault of a man this past weekend. The Dec. 14 incident involved a fight between the two men at a La Loche home and after an investigation, the 36-year-old was arrested the following day, Dec. 15 on Lemaig...

UPDATE: The man was found safe, RCMP reported Monday afternoon. A 55-year-old man was reported missing last Saturday, and Battlefords RCMP is seeking public help locating him.According to the release, J was last spotted on Nov. 14 along Main Street in Glaslyn, and since officers received the report, they have been purs...

It's another win for Jim Pattison Children's Hospital and children in Saskatchewan.Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation (JPCHF) received a $1 million donation from 10 donors to purchase advanced pediatric gastroenterology equipment to allow Saskatchewan's youngest patients to receive world-class care.In a releas...

Update - Dec. 15, 2:20 p.m.Meadow Lake RCMP reported that Savannah Burnouf returned home at around 5 a.m. Sunday.--Meadow Lake RCMP are asking the public for assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old girl.Savannah Burnouf was last seen on Centre Street in Meadow Lake on Dec. 13 at around 6 p.m.She is described as 5'...

Another update from the Highway Hotline warning residents of problematic areas around the Battlefords and Meadow Lake. As of the latest update, roads around North Battleford are snow packed, partly covered, have icy spots with swirling and drifting snow. La Loche and Meadow Lake are also facing partly covered, ice, and...

As the weather gets colder and the winter season rolls around, people often come together in the name of Christmas spirit to give back and make a difference in the community. And for the Battlefords and surrounding areas, they are no exception. The Battlefords North Stars and Community Safety Officers 'Pack the Patrol ...

Drivers and motorists planning to travel on the highway today are advised to exercise extra caution, as visibility is low, making it difficult to see the cars ahead.The latest report from Highway Hotline indicates that the roads in North Battleford and Meadow Lake are heavily covered in ice and snow. On top of that, th...

A 25-year-old man is facing a charge of arson and another for breaching a conditional sentence order in connection with the burning of a church in Loon Lake several months ago. RCMP arrested Shandon Chief of Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation on December 7 and he made his first court appearance in Meadow Lake yesterday. In...

Sorry gamblers, Play Now is still the only legal site in Saskatchewan. "Sports betting seems to be something folks are much more interested in," said Brian Miller, director of communications with Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan. He explained that the site is operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Author...

Drivers are reminded to check the road conditions before heading out as the Highway Hotline has issued an update for the North Battlefords and Meadow Lake areas. Travel is not recommended around Eston, Kindersley and Kyle as roads are covered in slush, heavy, swirling, loose, drifting snow and ice. In Lloydminster, roa...

Jailbirds united in Meadow Lake earlier this week for the Royal Canadian Legion and Door of Hope. "We're extremely happy," said Jo-Anne Carter, Legion president. "We were shocked, we're amazing and we're very grateful." The Jail N Bail event was held last Wed., Dec. 4 and according to organizer Kell...

Genevieve Bergeron, Helene Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Barbara Klucznik Widajewicz, Maryse Laganiere, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michele Richard, Annie St-Arneault and Annie Turcotte.These 14 names belonged to the women who were murdered in t...

Mark your calendars, Santa's trading in Rudolph in favour of a wagon ride. Once again, equestrians will be spreading Christmas cheer and happy trails in Meadow Lake. "Last year the (Northwest Community Lodge) got ahold of us - an activity coordinator - and asked if somehow could have something," said Co-organ...

It's become an annual promotion to encourage residents to shop local, while also getting into the Christmas spirit.The Meadow Lake and District Chamber of Commerce members recently launched the Holly Jolly promotion. Anyone who makes a purchase in a participating store is entered into a '12 Days of Christmas' prize dra...

As residents in Meadow Lake eagerly await the completion of the Co-Op Centre, there's a renewed sense of optimism when it comes to economic prosperity for the city. "It seems like every time you turn around there is another restaurant coming," said Trevor Dignean, administrator for the Meadow Lake and Distric...

The seemingly never-ending need for the food bank has Erin Katerynych frustrated. "I've been here 20 years now, so I've seen some of these people grow up and have kids of their own and see the same thing happening," said the executive director of the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre. "That's...

The memory of a beloved Meadow Lake doctor shines on through the stars hanging off a memorial tree. The idea to start a tree fundraiser had been ruminating in Iris Lay's mind for a number of years. "This year, I just threw it out at the committee to see what they thought about it, and everybody really liked the id...

Three people face charges after the theft of copper wire from a jobsite in the RM of Frenchman Butte. Turtleford RCMP were called about the theft of approximately 500 m of copper wire from the site on Nov. 23. Three men were arrested in Paradise Hill the following day. Twenty-two-year-old Declan Weinhandl of Paradise H...