Author Archives: Pattison Media
Community baby shower in Meadow Lake to introduce parents to local resources
For many new parents in Meadow Lake and the surrounding area, the challenge isn't just raising a child - it's knowing what help is available.A group of local organizations is trying to change that thr...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: 10431899 © Nagy-bagoly Ilona | Dreamstime.com)
Black bears expected to be more active after long winter
With spring finally arriving after an extended winter in Saskatchewan, black bears across the province are emerging from hibernation hungry and in search of food.While often associated with more mount...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 57346010 © Rkpimages | Dreamstime.com)
Unusually late ice breakup recorded on North Saskatchewan River
A long-awaited and familiar sign of spring arrived in Prince Albert late Wednesday, as the North Saskatchewan River's ice finally gave way.Between 7:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., large chunks of ice were see...
Apr 30, 2026 A view of the river on Thursday from the bridge. (Image Credit: Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Three hospitalized after multiple stabbings in Stanley Mission
RCMP in Stanley Mission have arrested several people following multiple stabbings in the community early Thursday morning. Three victims were taken to hospital with serious injuries, according to poli...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/paNOW)
NDP critic visits Melfort to lobby for provincial gas tax pause
The opposition NDP continues to lobby the SaskParty government to put a pause on the provincial gas tax. Shadow Minister for Highways and SGI Darcy Warrington was in Melfort on Thursday in front of ML...
Apr 30, 2026 Darcy Warrington stops in Melfort to renew NDP call to pause provincial gas tax. (Image Credit: Cam Lee/northeastNOW)
Peak-hour traffic stop leads to arrest in Lloydminster robbery case
A man accused of a violent vehicle robbery was arrested during a coordinated police stop in Lloydminster during peak traffic hours.The incident began in the early morning hours of April 29 in the Rura...
Apr 30, 2026 The building of the Lloydminster RCMP detachment. (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW)
Time change confusion fades as Sask. updates law for Lloydminster
No need to worry about missing appointments because of the one-hour time difference anymore.Saskatchewan is updating its time legislation as neighbouring Alberta prepares to stop changing clocks, a mo...
Apr 30, 2026 The Lloydminster Border Markers mark the boundary between the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. (Image Credit: Tourism Saskatchewan)
Warmer weather greeting us for the weekend
Finally - a taste of spring. Temperatures will be at or above normal for much of the province through the weekend. Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Justin Shelley said there has bee...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: Cam Lee/northeastNOW)
Take precautions against hantavirus during spring cleaning: Sask. Health Authority
Spring cleaning brings smiles to some people's faces and leads to plenty of grumbles from others.But regardless of whether you love or dread the annual chore, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is warn...
Apr 30, 2026 Hantavirus infection is caused by inhaling airborne particles from the feces, urine or droppings of infected deer mice, the health authority explained. (Image Credit: Olavi Anttila/pexels.com)
Former Mountie convicted of killing his lover will now serve less time in jail
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has reduced the sentence former RCMP officer Bernie Herman will serve following his conviction for manslaughter in the death of Braden Herman.The two were not related,...
Apr 30, 2026 Bernie Herman with the victim, Braden Herman. (Image Credit: Facebook)