Author Archives: Pattison Media
Unity becomes testing ground for new heavy oil technology
In a town better known for grain elevators and railways than energy innovation, a new heavy oil pilot project is giving Unity a chance to become an early testing ground for technology its developers b...
May 15, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/battlefordsNOW)
A search for answers continues at former Thunderchild Residential School
It has been 78 years since a fire forced the closure of Thunderchild Residential School in Delmas, Sask. Today, the land where the church and school once stood - a site that held nearly 650 children -...
May 14, 2026 The Askihk Research Services team works with radar technology in Delmas, Sask. (Image Credit: Alyssa Rudolph/battlefordsNOW)
Sask. mushroom expert discusses the dangers of mushroom foraging ahead of the season
As the season approaches to forage wild mushrooms, people in Saskatchewan may pick it up as a new hobby, but it's important to understand what you're looking for. "Learn the ones that will kill you fi...
May 14, 2026 Joel Thiessen will be at the Meadow Lake Library on Saturday at 2 pm to discuss mushroom foraging season. (Image Credit: ID 37385007 © Arne9001 | Dreamstime.com)
Traffic stop leads to drug, weapons seizure and multiple charges
Illicit drugs and trafficking paraphernalia were seized by Meadow Lake RCMP during a traffic stop on Thunderchild First Nation. On May 11, at approximately 5:45 p.m., RCMP initiated a traffic stop aft...
May 14, 2026 (Image Credit: Sask RCMP)
Families displaced after fast-moving grass fire hits Mistawasis Nêhiyawak
A wildfire that tore through a portion of Mistawasis Nhiyawak on Wednesday destroyed one home, displaced several families and forced evacuations as crews battled flames fueled by dry conditions and st...
May 14, 2026 A home was completely destroyed by a grass fire on Mistawasis Nêhiyawak (formerly Mistawasis First Nation) on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Image Credit: Submitted/Lands Technician Kelsey Watson-Daniels)
Late spring conditions force reduced services at Waskesiu, provincial parks
Visitors heading to Prince Albert National Park for the May long weekend are being urged to plan ahead, as lingering snow, limited water service and dangerous ice conditions continue to affect parts o...
May 14, 2026 May long weekend will look a little different at parks across the province this year. The main beach at Waskesiu in Prince Albert National Park is still surrounded by snow and water, while most of the lake remains frozen. (Image Credit: PANP Parks Canada/Facebook)
SCMA at the PA EX
Get ready for a night of incredible Saskatchewan talent at the 2026 PAEX Summer Fair!The Saskatchewan Country Music Association is taking over the Main Hall on August 9, 2026 with live country music y...
May 14, 2026 SCMA at PAEX (Image Credit: PA EX)
Saskatchewan’s Kris Knoblauch fired from head coaching role with NHL’s Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers have reportedly made a coaching change after the team's early exit from the Stanley Cup playoffs.According to TSN, Kris Knoblauch was fired on Thursday morning.Knoblauch, who hails...
May 14, 2026 A billboard outside of Imperial, Saskatchewan, featuring Kris Knoblauch. According to TSN, Knoblauch was relieved of his coaching duties with the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. (Image Credit: Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
Carney unveils plan to lower electricity costs
The federal government is planning to adjust the clean electricity regulations to give more flexibility to LNG power plants and help to double Canada's electricity grid by 2050.Prime Minister Mark Car...
May 14, 2026 Hydro towers are seen over a golf course in Toronto on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese)
Spring storm to bring high winds, rainfall to Saskatchewan on Thursday
The spring storm set to hit Saskatchewan is "just getting itself wound up," according to Terri Lang, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.A wind warning has been put in place by ...
May 14, 2026 “Really, really strong winds” will develop across much of the southern part of Saskatchewan, meteorologist Terri Lang said, along with wind gusts “in excess of 90 kilometres per hour.” (Image Credit: CJME)