Author Archives: Pattison Media
LLRIB responds after dangerous dog pack draws concerns in communities
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) has released a statement meant to assure all community members they are actively addressing the ongoing issue of stray and roaming dogs across its communities. The...
May 05, 2026 The dog pack was witnessed in Air Ronge and the nearby LLRIB reserve. (Image Credit: Submitted photo/ Ruby Halkett)
'We have sympathy for this individual': North Battleford church responds after bear spray incident
Leaders at St. Paul's Anglican Church say they hope the man accused of discharging bear spray during Sunday worship gets help, as the congregation considers new safety measures following the incident....
May 05, 2026 (Image Credit: Battle River Parish Anglican Church Battlefords)
‘Henry’s Law’: Saskatchewan strengthens carbon monoxide monitoring after boy’s death
Saskatchewan is bolstering rules on carbon monoxide monitoring after an 11-year-old Regina boy was killed by the colourless, odourless gas.Eric Schmalz, the government relations minister, says Henry L...
May 05, 2026 A photograph of late Henry Losco can be seen in Regina, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Losco was killed by carbon monoxide poisoning in a Regina apartment last December. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu)
Evacuations begin as flooding continues, 19 active floods recorded
The north central belt of Saskatchewan continues to battle high water brought on by high levels of snowmelt with multiple RMs running out of materials like barricades and sandbagging equipment. First ...
May 05, 2026 Community members travel by canoe through floodwaters in Red Earth Cree Nation on Tuesday morning as emergency crews continue responding to rising water levels. (Image Credit: Allister Nawakayas / Emergency Co-ordinator.)
Young performers bring The Lorax to life in Meadow Lake
After three separate shows, the curtains have closed for this year's drama production at Meadow Lake's Jonas Samson Middle School. "It was such a success," said play director Sara Cydejko. "The kids w...
May 05, 2026 The full cast and crew of The Lorax. (Image Credit: Sara Cydejko)
Spartans gearing up to take the next step as football season approaches
On a chilly spring afternoon at Lions' Park, the thud of shoulder pads against tackling dummies echoes across the field, a familiar sound, but one that feels different this year for the Carpenter High...
May 05, 2026 Players with the Carpenter High School Spartans take part in a spring football practice at Lions’ Park in Meadow Lake. (Image Credit: Coleton Ethier)
Big Game Draws Open
Ready, set go! The Big Game Draw application window is now open!Saskatchewan residents can enter the 2026 Big Game Draw for an opportunity to hunt mule deer, elk, moose and pronghorn across the provin...
May 05, 2026 Big Game Draw Now Open (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Environment)
SIGA reports thousands engaging with responsible gambling tools amid growing online risks
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has launched its Spring Responsible Gambling Awareness Week, May 4 to 15, across all seven of its casino locations in the province. It comes as the orga...
May 05, 2026 SIGA will have information tables set up at all seven SIGA casinos, providing patrons with resources to help identify and minimize risky gambling behaviours, information about where to seek help with problem gambling, brochures about gambling myths, and general information about the randomness of casino games. (Image Credit: Submitted photo)
Saskatchewan Runoff Outlook Updated
The Water Security Agency (WSA) has released its latest spring runoff update for 2026, indicating that most of Saskatchewan is expected to see near to below normal runoff, with some notable regional e...
May 05, 2026 Saskatchewan Runoff Outlook Updated (Image Credit: Sask Lakes)
Saskatchewan Fishing Season Opens up REEL Soon
Fishing season opens reel soon! Get your gear, get your licence and get fishing!Season dates:Southern zone: May 5, 2026 to March 31, 2027Central zone: May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027Northern zone: May ...
May 05, 2026 Saskatchewan Fishing Season Opens up REEL Soon (Image Credit: Sask Environment)