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Prince Albert chess player makes big moves at Nationals

While he's only 13 years old, and has less than five years of experience, Prince Albert's Eros Villamar has played and beaten some of the best chess players in the country.Earlier this month, the Grad...

May 29, 2024

Meadow Lake man one of two people killed in fatal collision in Central Alberta

Alcohol, drugs, and a high rate of speed are all believed to be factors in a fatal crash that claimed the lives of two people early Tuesday morning, including a man from Meadow Lake. The collision hap...

May 28, 2024

Irvine awarded 2024 Emergency Physician of the Year

Dr. Daniel Irvine is the recipient of the 2024 Emergency Physician of the Year (Prairies Rural, Remote, Small Urban) award from the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians. "It was an honour for ...

May 25, 2024

Harrison brought gun to Legislative Building a decade ago, steps down as house leader

*This article was updated late Friday to include quotes from Harrison who spoke with a meadowlakeNOW reporter at his constituency office in Meadow Lake and reaction from the NDP leader.Jeremy Harrison...

May 24, 2024

Mustangs celebrated with championship parade

The SJHL champions and Centennial Cup silver medalists, Melfort Mustangs, were celebrated late Wednesday afternoon in an impressive show of support by the community. A parade and free barbecue were he...

May 23, 2024

'I couldn’t believe it': P.A. woman claims $1 million lotto win

Saskatchewan's newest millionaire is a woman from Prince Albert.Diane Pugh won $1 million on the May 7 draw of the Western Max and admits when she initially scanned her ticket, she only saw five zeroe...

May 22, 2024

'You fill our young people with hopes and dreams': homecoming celebration for Canada's Got Talent winner

Six days after winning Canada's Got Talent (CGT), Prince Albert's Rebecca Strong received a massive homecoming celebration that moved her to tears.Over 700 people filled the Prince Albert Exhibition C...

May 20, 2024

Pattison Media presents fan favourite Johnny Reid at Sask Jazz Festival

It's an experience you don't want to miss. The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival's July 11 lineup presented by Pattison Media features headliner and beloved country artist Johnny Reid."We are so exci...

May 20, 2024

Melfort falls to Collingwood, earns runner-up at national championship

It's known as one of the hardest trophies to win in Canadian hockey and it proved to be just that for the Melfort Mustangs who fell 1-0 to the Collingwood Blues at the Centennial Cup in Oakville, Ont....

May 19, 2024

Melfort Mustangs fans travel across country to cheer at Centennial Cup

The Melfort Mustangs are now just one win away from their first National Championship in club history.This will be the organization's biggest game since 1996 - the last time they made it to the Centen...

May 19, 2024