Author Archives: Pattison Media
Nisbet wildfire could cost $25M in timber losses
The Lobstick wildfire in the Nisbet Forest near Prince Albert continues to grow, having already charred more than 13,000 hectares, while local forestry operators warn of millions of dollars in potenti...
May 29, 2026 Nathan Peters standing on his acreage near MacDowall with the Lobstick fire burning in the background. As the onwer and operator of a sawmill, he anticipates millions of dollars in economic loss as the fire tears through timber in the provincial forest. (Image Credit: Nick Nielsen/paNOW)
Prairie heat making mustard spicier, researchers find
If your mustard seems a little spicier lately, you're probably not imagining it.Researchers say hotter, drier conditions across the Prairies are changing Canadian mustard seeds - and that could be giv...
May 29, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 32786358 © Tetiana Kovalenko Dreamstime.com)
Premier Scott Moe to speak at Canada-India Summit in Regina on Friday
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe will be speaking at the Canada-India Business Council's annual summit in Regina on Friday.His audience will consist of dignitaries and business leaders, with the summit ...
May 29, 2026 In a statement, Premier Scott Moe said India strengthens Saskatchewan through trade, research and development, labour recruitment and cultural exchange. (Image Credit: File photo/CKOM)
Health experts urge caution as wildfire smoke blankets Prince Albert
Wildfire smoke drifting into Prince Albert on Thursday served as an early reminder of the health risks Saskatchewan residents may face this fire season.Yellow skies and the smell of smoke prompted que...
May 28, 2026 A thick blanket of yellow smoke from the Lobstick fire burning between Duck Lake and MacDowall, settled about Prince Albert Thursday. (Image Credit: Nick Nielsen/paNOW)
North Battleford not facing 'extreme' wildfire risk, but concerns remain
Recent rain and greener landscapes may make parts of the province look safer, but fire officials warn wildfire danger across the region remains far from over.An uncontained wildfire burning in the Nis...
May 28, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 52041365 © Georgiy Mykhalchuk | Dreamstime.com)
RCMP locate, arrest wanted Edmonton man after warrant, police chase
A man wanted on multiple charges following a police pursuit last week has been arrested on a First Nation in northwestern Saskatchewan.Loon Lake RCMP said 31-year-old Joshua Clarke was arrested Thursd...
May 28, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/meadowlakeNOW)
Man arrested on Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation after RCMP warrant operation
A 32-year-old man is facing an additional charge after RCMP arrested a wanted suspect on Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation following a warrant operation involving multiple police units.Loon Lake RCMP were ...
May 28, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/meadowlakeNOW)
Dry weather helps to advance seeding
Warmer weather boosted seeding progress in Saskatchewan. Farmers are 52 per cent through seeding, up from 29 per cent last week, but still behind the five and 10-year averages. Drier conditions allowe...
May 28, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Kinistino Jubilee Lodge Car Show
Jubilee Lodge Car show will be at the lodge in Kinistino June 20th starting at 1:00 p.m.If you're interested in bringing a car call the rec department @306-864-3841!If not come for a burger and look a...
May 28, 2026 Jubilee Lodge Car Show in Kinistino (Image Credit: Jubilee Lodge)
‘Heartbreaking’: Sask. mom says daughter barred from school over diabetes accommodations
Many kids around Saskatchewan are eagerly awaiting the end of the school year and summer holidays, but Kinsley Simmons only wants to be back in the classroom.The seven-year-old student joined her moth...
May 28, 2026 Seven-year-old Kinsley Simmons is being told her school doesn’t feel it can safely accommodate her and her needs for type-1 diabetes, but her mother, Jennifer, doesn’t believe they should have to switch schools. May 21, 2026 (Image Credit: Lisa Schick/CJME)