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BlackRain and JJ Lavalee among winners at Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards
The 2025 Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards were held last Saturday at Prince Albert's EA Rawlinson Centre, and a number of well-known artists from Northern Saskatchewan came away with some shiny ha...
Oct 17, 2025

Riders clinch first but lots of playoffs to go!
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.This past weekend's set of games serves as a pretty...
Oct 17, 2025
Jake Maier to lead Saskatchewan Roughriders into clash with Winnipeg
The Saskatchewan Roughriders might be resting some starters, but head coach Corey Mace said his expectations for the team remain high."Detail-oriented football, energy, juice, passion and a physical b...
Oct 17, 2025
mgk to headline 112th Grey Cup Halftime Show in Winnipeg
mgk , formerly known as Machine Gun Kelly, will perform the Grey Cup halftime show in Winnipeg on Nov. 16.The my ex's best friend and clich musician is known for exploring different genres and transit...
Oct 17, 2025
Sask. Polytechnic cuts 25 more jobs, NDP and faculty sound alarm
Another round of layoffs has hit Saskatchewan Polytechnic, prompting criticism from the opposition NDP and concern from faculty leaders about the school's long-term stability.The Saskatchewan Polytech...
Oct 17, 2025
Riders’ Benny Sapp III following family’s football footsteps
If you've been a football fan for a while, the name Benny Sapp has probably popped up a few times - and not just the player currently for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.Current Riders defensive back Ben...
Oct 17, 2025

'Lack of compassion and diplomacy': Health care union members rally in Prince Albert for fair deal
Candace Lavoie is tired of 'band-aid solutions' in the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).The recording secretary for Region 2 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) 5430 works in Prince Al...
Oct 16, 2025

Meadow Lake wrestler reaches bronze medal round at UWW Veterans World Championships
United World Wrestling (UWW) held the Veterans World Wrestling Championships in Tatabanya, Hungary from Oct. 7-12. The term veteran doesn't stem from military service, but age as it's for wrestlers 35...
Oct 16, 2025
Tariff worries pile on wildfire woes for Sask. forestry industry
New tariffs on softwood lumber imports implemented by the U.S. this week are adding another concern for the industry in Saskatchewan, which was already concerned about its future after this year's mas...
Oct 16, 2025

Full-year approval granted for Meadow Lake homeless shelter with mixed feedback
The City of Meadow Lake has approved a full-year operating permit for the Home Plate Shelter at 215 1st Street East, allowing the community's only emergency shelter to continue operating through next ...
Oct 16, 2025