NPs to help ease physician shortage    
Posted 5 days ago
Under the Primary Health Care (PHC) model, the Prairie North Health Region (PNHR) has utilized the role of nurse practitioners (NPs). NPs are registered nurses (RN) with additional training and experience and education. [more]

Police crackdown on drug trafficking in city    
Posted 5 days ago
The RCMP ebbed a flow of drugs last week. Police executed a search warrant at August 26, 2010 at approximately 9:30 a.m. at a residence in Meadow Lake. [more]

Dorintosh run supports sports for kids     
Posted 5 days ago
Running enthusiasts gathered in Dorintosh on Saturday to jog for more than just exercise. The first annual Run for a Reason was put on to raise money KidSport, an organization which helps young athletes participate in sports they might otherwise not get to enjoy. [more]

Dog’s best friend makes big trip to adopt    
Posted 5 days ago
One dog from Meadow Lake's humane society found a home all the way up in Northwest Territories this week. Jesse, an Australian cattle dog, was adopted by Martin Hanfele, who travelled to the city from Yellowknife. [more]

New gym now open for fitness fun    
Posted 5 days ago
There's a new gym in town for all those fitness buffs. Pure Energy Health and Fitness is now open for business at 313 Centre Street. "I'm extremely excited and I can't wait to help people and make people feel better," said owner Coral McKee. [more]

Local and global riders at horse show    
Posted 5 days ago
The Prairie N Forest Equestrian Club held its seventh annual horse show last weekend at the Cowboy Sandbox Arena, featuring an international mix of riding styles and participants. Unlike other horse shows in the area, the club has competitive events for both English and Western riding styles. [more]

Sask. student leaders in need   
Posted 5 days ago
The 2010 Student Leadership Conference is fast approaching. There are 700 student leaders taking part in the conference from September 15 through 17. About 130 schools will be represented from across Saskatchewan. [more]

Spartans take exhibition match    
Posted 5 days ago
Carpenter High School's Spartans managed to fend off the Melfort Unit Comprehensive Collegiate Comets last weekend 20-17, winning their exhibition game. Spartan's head coach Craig Paylor commended the team's running backs, Scott McKay and Zane Brooks, on their performance. [more]

Cowboy shoot comes to town     
Posted 5 days ago
Last weekend a bit of the Wild West moseyed on into Meadow Lake. Members of the Saskatchewan Association of Wild West Shooters came for the area's first ever cowboy action shoot at the Island Hill Gun Range on Saturday, August 28. [more]

School’s out for... ever?   
Posted 5 days ago
I've been going through a lot of big changes lately. For example, getting a new job and moving to another province. However, one more change hit me this week: I'm not going back to school this fall. [more]

Mean, green, but rarely obscene   
Posted 5 days ago
There's a reason why the Saskatchewan Roughriders have the best fans in the Canadian Football League. In two words: Rider Pride. They are diehard, they are dedicated, and they are loyal. It doesn't matter what game you go to. [more]

Alberta producer warns farmers to steer clear from bull ears    
Posted 5 days ago
The morning of September 22, 2009, could have been Ray Murphy's last. The 59-year-old producer from Bonnyville, Alta. was getting ready to head to the auction like he'd done so many times before. [more]