Posted by Northern Pride on June 3, 2015 · Leave a Comment
by Phil Ambroziak Flags flew at half-staff outside city hall last week as colleagues and friends mourned the loss of an individual described as a true pillar of the Meadow Lake community. City councillor Elaine Yaychuk died in hospital during the early hours of May 27. She was 63. “During the last few months, Elaine … Continue reading →
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Posted by Northern Pride on September 23, 2014 · Leave a Comment
by Phil Ambroziak After close to two decades, a program designed to address the needs of individuals and families in crisis is about to become a victim of government restructuring. That’s how staff and volunteers with Northwest Regional Victim Services feel about the group’s impending shutdown Oct. 31, a move government officials claim is simply … Continue reading →
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Posted by Northern Pride on September 5, 2013 · Leave a Comment
by Phil Ambroziak “Crime reduction doesn’t begin and end with the police.” That was the message shared by Meadow Lake RCMP Staff Sgt. Tim Korman during an Aug. 29 meeting at the Lions Den. Close to 20 stakeholders from the community – including politicians, social workers and hospital staff – came together to discuss ways … Continue reading →
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Posted by Northern Pride on July 16, 2013 · Leave a Comment
by Phil Ambroziak City officials want to ensure Meadow Lake is getting the best bang for its buck. During the July 8 meeting of city council, local legislators had the opportunity to discuss a request from Dan Godard and Ron Marcotte, developers interested in purchasing a city-owned lot at 601 2nd Ave. West to construct … Continue reading →
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Posted by Northern Pride on May 22, 2013 · 1 Comment
by Phil Ambroziak Just because you have the money doesn’t mean it has to burn a hole in your pocket. This was the opinion shared by members of Meadow Lake city council May 13 when the group gave formal approval to its 2013 municipal budget. As reported last week, the budget includes $13,768,245 in overall … Continue reading →
Posted by Northern Pride on November 13, 2012 · Leave a Comment
by Phil Ammbroziak A new era in Meadow Lake politics has begun. During a special meeting held Nov. 5, the newly elected Meadow Lake city council was officially sworn in before quickly getting down to business by selecting members to represent the city on various boards and committees. “First of all, let me congratulate you … Continue reading →
Posted by Northern Pride on October 30, 2012 · Leave a Comment
by Terry Villeneuve Meadow Lake City Council will have a different look this upcoming term as three new faces were voted in last Wednesday. Conrad Read, a Sask Highways supervisor, along with two business owners – Merlin Seymour and Layne Shkopich – join incumbents Annette Klassen, Curtis Paylor and Elaine Yaychuk as the latter three … Continue reading →
Posted by Northern Pride on October 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment
by Phil Ambroziak Infrastructure, community safety and economic development are among the issues City of Meadow Lake residents would like to see their new municipal council tackle following the Oct. 24 election. Close to 30 people made their way to the Senior Citizen’s Activity Centre on 5th Avenue West Oct. 2 for a municipal all … Continue reading →
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Posted by Northern Pride on September 18, 2012 · Leave a Comment
by Phil Ambroziak The new school year is only a few weeks old, but the City of Meadow Lake is already learning all about the three Rs. In this case, however, reading, writing and arithmetic have been replaced by reducing, reusing and recycling. During the Sept. 10 city council meeting, further discussion was held with … Continue reading →
Posted by Northern Pride on May 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment
by Phil Ambroziak As summer draws near, the efforts of a group of concerned parents seeking the reintroduction of a children’s summer program in Meadow Lake are heating up. Members of Parents Advocating for a Children’s Summer Program (PACSP) attended the May 14 meeting of Meadow Lake city council where an official request was made … Continue reading →
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