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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

Melfort's Luthi selected as SRA Chairperson for 2026

A northeast woman has been selected as the Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA) Chairperson for the year of 2026.Robyn Luthi, who grew up in Melfort, has been a realtor since 2016 and is excited ab...

May 27, 2024

Mustangs wrap up 2023/24 season with championship banquet

The Melfort Mustangs 2023/2024 season has officially come to an end.The entire organization and its players were celebrated one last time Friday night, following a year for the history books."Looking ...

May 25, 2024

Deadline set to purchase veterans banners in Melfort

The Veterans Banner Program in Melfort has had a deadline extension to May 30. Residents can still purchase a banner to hang along Veterans Way, also known as Saskatchewan Drive. Peggy George with Com...

May 24, 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

Nipawin's Chorney signs scholarship and development agreement with WHL's Giants

A Nipawin native is excited for the next chapter in his promising hockey career. Blake Chorney has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Vancouver Giants, the team that selected ...

May 22, 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

Amundrud claims silver at fencing nationals

A Melfort fencer has won a silver medal at the 2024 National Championships. Jim Amundrud in action on the weekend. (Facebook/North East Edge Fencing Club)Jim Amundrud of the North East Edge club won t...

May 22, 2024