The scooped-out areas were used to create two artificial lakes, including the 84-acre Meadow Lake, now the city's largest.
Long Meadow Lake is spanned by a wood and steel bridge built in 1920.
Coupland served as mayor of Meadow Lake from 1976 to 1980.
Meadow Lake has a mayor as the highest ranking government official.
Another important population centre is the town of Meadow Lake.
A post office operated at Meadow Lakes from 1930 to 1933, with a closure for a time in 1932.
In 1866, Meadow Lake was founded as the county's ninth township.
Harrison was re-elected at Meadow Lake for successive terms in 1949, 1953 and 1957.
Meadow Lake also serves as a venue for outdoor recreation, including fishing and boating.
I know I've seen boats on Meadow Lake, the larger one, during events.