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Floods in northern pasture lands
"It's time consuming," Richard Sergent said, explaining how the flooding has disrupted all aspects of life on the ranch. The family's sheep look out of place here, feeding on hay in a sandy forest...
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Troubled waters
Virgil and Fran Paul stand outside their home in Makwa, days after high spring run-off flooded their property, as well as the lower floor of their house. The couple would like to see the province...
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RM declared disaster area
RM of Meadow Lake resident Bob McIntyre inspects a piece of land where he traditionally grows and harvests hay. Because of high levels of water this year, the land is now barren. by Phil Ambroziak The...
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Cottage owners seek provincial aid
Water was already becoming too close for comfort for the fire pit and garden area located near Doug Zorn’s former cabin at Jeannette Lake earlier this summer. Zorn said increasing water levels have...
View ArticleStorms impact Northwest
by Phil Ambroziak Mother Nature was not smiling on Saskatchewan’s northwest this past weekend. High winds and torrential downpours were experienced throughout the region both Saturday and Sunday (June...
View ArticleWater woes at Greig Lake
by Phil Ambroziak Mother Nature has not been kind to the Meadow Lake Provincial Park as of late. After surviving a severe wildfire that destroyed 13 cabins at Flotten Lake, the park more recently had...
View ArticleBeavers cause concern in RM
by Phil Ambroziak Although the recent record-breaking cold weather has most people longing for the arrival of spring, at least one RM of Meadow Lake ratepayer is not looking forward to a serious...
View ArticleRainfall, high water damages RM roads
Rain, rain go away! Indeed, the prolonged rainfall recently experienced in Meadow Lake and area did leave earlier this week, but it also took something with it – two major roads in the rural...
View ArticleExcess water invades city properties
When it comes to his cabin at Flotten Lake, John Michael is not opposed to the idea of owning lakefront property. As a homeowner in the City of Meadow Lake, however, it’s a different story. According...
View ArticleHigh water experienced throughout region
“It’s in the hands of God really.” That’s what Mark Ramshaw, owner of Green Lake Gas and Grocery, had to say about the possibility his business could become completely flooded as a result of recent...
View ArticleFlooding a concern for area ranchers
As the old saying goes, what goes up must come down. According to Dorintosh area rancher Don Campbell, the high water on the Beaver River is starting to decrease, a good sign, he added, after...
View ArticleRepair work begins on Cabana Road
Six months after heavy rain and high water washed away a substantial portion of Cabana Road southeast of Meadow Lake, work to repair the damage is finally underway. During its Dec. 3 meeting, RM of...
View ArticleWater woes return for homeowner
When it comes to keeping his home above water, John Michael wants the city to come up with a long-term solution. According to Michael, the city needs to do something to help address ongoing flooding...
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