Warmer weather attracts nature-lovers and our wildlife neighbors - bears! These foragers are out of hibernation and are busy searching for food. As you enjoy the outdoors, be mindful of your surroundings.Black bears are common in Saskatchewan, with most found in the northern forest region. However, their range stretche...

Get your dancin' sandals ready. Oral Fuentes Reggae Band is hittin' the Main Stage, August 23. We can't wait!Oral Fuentes Reggae Band plays a mixture of Reggae with an Afro/Latin fusion. This multicultural band consists of members from Belize, St Lucia, Ghana, Nigeria, Seattle USA, Victoria, and Saskatoon. The Band wri...

The Gronlid Community Club is hard at work and gearing up for the big day! Please see the posters attached for this unforgettable celebration.

The Government of Saskatchewan is supporting a new online therapy course to help new and expecting mothers and their partners who are experiencing mental health difficulties, such as depression or anxiety. The Wellbeing Course for New and Expecting Parents is offered through the University of Regina's Online Therapy Un...

Hey Saskatchewan teachers! Imagine your students exploring nature, paddling beautiful lakes, or stepping back in time at a provincial park! Join our passionate park interpreters as they deliver unique, curriculum-linked outdoor learning adventures this May & June. Programming is free with a valid Park Entry Permit....

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 4-10, 2025, as Emergency Preparedness Week in the province. The theme for 2025 is "Be prepared. Know your risks," which encourages everyone to understand the risks in their area and to learn what actions to take to protect themselves and their households."...

In a just a week's time, the Toronto Metropolitan University's (TMU) Chrysalis performing arts space will burst forth with a cultural mashup as 88 young Indigenous dancers look to "Share the Flame." Two cousins from Big Island Lake Cree Nation will be among them and said they were inspired to join Outside Loo...

Hunters, the countdown is on! Starting May 1, Saskatchewan residents can apply for the 2025 Big Game Draw for limited opportunities to hunt mule deer, elk, moose and pronghorn across the province."The Big Game Draw is your opportunity to experience Saskatchewan's world-class hunting firsthand," Environment Mi...

The Northwest School Division No. 203 is heading in a new direction this September. Jennifer Williamson will effectively take over from Duane Hauk on Aug., 1 and the transition has begun. Williamson, freshly sworn in last week, said her first order of business is to connect with all the communities within the division ...

Election Day is officially underway but for those in certain northern communities: head's up - some voting locations have changed, and three communities have been affected. According to Elections Canada, those where were scheduled to vote in Witchekan Lake Prevention Building - Poll 074-0 with the postal codes SJ0 2M0,...

Today's the day to make your voice heard. Canada's 45th general election runs today and on Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake, all eyes will be on candidates, Rose Marie Falk for the Conservatives, Larry Ingram for the Liberals, Darrell Patan for the Candian Future Party and William Petryk for the NDP. Incumbent Cons...

An 18-year-old described as a "talented young hockey player" and someone "excited about life" will instead be coming home to Flying Dust First Nation for her funeral on Saturday. Adyson King was reported missing April 15 after last being seen in the early morning hours that day on River Road. Her bo...

Body cameras have come to Meadow Lake. Police are now officially equipped with the technology as part of the national effort to overhaul the RCMP and improve accountability. "The use of body-worn cameras shows our commitment to public trust and transparency," said Meadow Lake Detachment Commander, Staff Sarge...

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Eligible Saskatchewan communities are invited to submit applications for funding through the Provincial-Territorial stream of the Canadian Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF), with applications due by May 20."Under the Canadian Housing Infrastructure Fund, communities will be able to invest in the vital municipal i...

North West College has added its voice to an open letter to the federal politicians vying to be the next leader of Canada. It calls on them to commit to messaging and platform policies that honour refugees and newcomers."It's certainly an important piece I think given the current environment and all the things hap...

We're pleased to announce the full lineup for the 2025 Ness Creek Music Festival. Join us the 3rd weekend of July for an epic weekend of amazing live music and more! Get your tickets now at NessCreekMusicFestival.com.

We are coming back for the 102nd Annual Meadow Lake Stampede at the Bear Creek Gymkhana Grounds! You're not going to want to miss this! There will be sheep and calf riding both nights! The Meadow Lake Co-op Rib Fest is Friday Night!There will be a Kids Corner with games and so much more! More details to come, keep an e...

David Chartrand had been speaking for an hour and a half when Crown Prosecutor James Fyfe lodged an objection. The President of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) had come to Meadow Lake Provincial Court from Winnipeg to testify in support of Oliver Poitras, one of three Métis men who were charged with u...

It only took two years. Worldwide, more than 1.5 million people die each year from Tuberculosis and there was only one other infectious disease more deadly - COVID-19. During the pandemic, all healthcare resources were redirected, and it had a negative effect on progress made as there wasn't testing happening and most ...

Celebrate National Canadian Film Day with Free Screenings of Die Alone across Saskatchewan, including Meadow Lake and Prince Albert National Canadian Film Day is just around the corner on April 16, and this year's celebration brings the spotlight home to Saskatchewan. Organized by Reel Canada, this annual event feature...

The Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association has released it's 2025 Schedule.See the poster for details.

Eligible organizations and community groups can now apply to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ (MMIWG+) Community Response Fund for projects that advance violence prevention efforts and foster safety for Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit people, their families and communities."Our government i...

Do you need a shelterbelt or windbreak for your property? Are you protecting a riparian area? Do you need trees for your city or town lot?From now until May 22, you can help support clean lakes, rivers and healthy watersheds across Saskatchewan by purchasing a tree bundle from the #SKTreeforLife Program! Visit to purch...

Educating and inspiring young cattle producersThe 11th annual Saskatchewan Beef Expo is set to take place at the Prairieland Ag Center from April 11 - 13, 2025. Prairieland continues to support the next generation of agricultural leaders through this milestone event. The Saskatchewan Beef Expo offers young cattle produ...

Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Time Music CampJoin us this Aug 11 - 15, 2025, for our favourite week of the year! Register Now! Choose from a variety of classes including bluegrass and clawhammer banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar, and upright bass. Plus, hone your vocal skills with our Vocal Harmony and Sing Out Stron...

The Indigenous Music Series is a set of events designed to aid Indigenous artists, musicians, songwriters and other industry members in navigating and accelerating their careers in the music industry. It is set to take place in a hybrid format with both online and in-person sessions.Participants of the series will meet...

The Water Security Agency (WSA) is advising the public about thin ice conditions across Saskatchewan. As the warmer temperatures for spring runoff start to materialize, WSA is asking the public to use caution around Saskatchewan rivers, lakes and other water bodies due to thinning ice. While temperatures vary across th...