Author Archives: Pattison Media
Meadow Lake's Reid Beck joins Saskatoon Berries for first full WCBL season
The call came while Reid Beck was settling into college baseball in Kansas.After leaving Meadow Lake last summer to pursue the game at the next level, the young pitcher was spending his spring season ...
Jun 09, 2026 Reid Beck, No. 26 of the Saskatoon Berries, delivers a pitch during Western Canadian Baseball League action. The Meadow Lake product is in his first full season with the Berries after spending the spring playing college baseball at Cloud County Community College in Kansas. (Image Credit: Reid Beck/submitted)
Jonas Samson Middle School students showcase creativity at science fair
For the first time in several years, students at Jonas Samson Middle School are taking part in a science fair, giving them an opportunity to explore topics that interest them and showcase what they ha...
Jun 09, 2026 Students at Jonas Samson Middle School prepare for their upcoming science fair. (Image Credit: Alyssa Rudolph/ meadowlakeNOW)
‘Worst one yet’: Meteorologist says another severe storm could hit southeast Sask. on Tuesday
As southeast Saskatchewan continues to clean up after a major storm on Sunday, another one could be on the way.Environment Canada meteorologist Keane Kokolsky said southeastern Saskatchewan is at an e...
Jun 09, 2026 Environment Canada meteorologist Keane Kokolsky says the southeastern corner of the province could see strong tornadoes, torrential rain, wind gusts as high as 130 km/h and large hail on Tuesday. (Image Credit: Ivan_Andreevich/Depositphotos.com)
Ottawa’s new Digital Safety Act expected to include under-16 social media ban
The federal government will introduce its online harms bill, the Digital Safety Act, as soon as Wednesday.Culture Minister Marc Miller, who is taking the lead on the legislation, says the bill is need...
Jun 09, 2026 Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture Marc Miller, centre, makes his way to a meeting of the federal cabinet on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang)
Looking into why volunteerism is dying
Community organizations in Prince Albert are feeling the effects of a nationwide decline in volunteerism as fewer people step forward and longtime volunteers age out of service.According to Statistics...
Jun 09, 2026 Members of the Rotary Club preparing the steak and lobster for their annual Lobsterfest event. Like many groups, their number of volunteer members are declining. (Image Credit: Facebook/Rotary Club of Prince Albert)
'Stay tuned': Meadow Lake's old City Hall one step closer to becoming wellness market
Nearly a year after setting out to restore Meadow Lake's historic former City Hall, Jennifer Voth says the project has reached a turning point.The demolition phase is largely behind them. New windows ...
Jun 08, 2026 At 86 years old, Jennifer Voth’s father-in-law continues to volunteer his time on the restoration of Meadow Lake’s former City Hall, helping bring new life to the historic landmark. (Image Credit: Heritage Redeemed/ Facebook)
Forensic officer, RCMP testify in Melfort murder trial of ex-partner
Content warning: This article discusses domestic violence, homicide and court evidence that may be distressing to some readers.'It was a horrific scene.' That's how RCMP Cpl. Janelle Samoila described...
Jun 08, 2026 Cody Chubey arrives at Court of King's Bench in Melfort on Monday, June 8, 2026 to stand trial for the murder of his ex-partner Danielle Dobersheck. (Image Credit: Cam Lee/northeastNOW)
Environment Canada says conditions favourable for funnel clouds in P.A. area on Monday
Environment Canada says conditions are right for the development of funnel clouds in west-central Saskatchewan on Monday. A special weather statement from Environment Canada covered the areas around P...
Jun 08, 2026 A funnel cloud seen near Saltcoats on June 12, 2024. (Image Credit: Laurie Murray/Facebook)
Improvements to a northern Manitoba port
Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) and a North American construction and infrastructure development company have signed an agreement to support infrastructure at the Port of Churchill. Under the memorandum of...
Jun 08, 2026 (Image Credit: X/Arctic Gateway)
Struthers Lake Events
Struther's Lake in North East Saskatchewan has a summer filled with great activities. See the poster below.
Jun 08, 2026 Struthers Lake Events (Image Credit: Struther's Lake Regional Park)