Author Archives: Pattison Media

Alberta Premier Smith to make TV address amid talk of separation referendum
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is to make a TV address to the province tonight amid speculation of a referendum on separation.It is to be broadcast at 6:45 p.m. on CTV, Global and Rogers as...
May 21, 2026 Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks during the announcement of the 2028 World Cup of Hockey is being hosted in Alberta, in Edmonton, Monday March 16, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson)

Star defensive back Tevaughn Campbell returns to Riders’ camp after ‘personal matter’
It didn't take long for Tevaughn Campbell to feel back at home wearing the green and white on Wednesday.The Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back said simply doing up a few buttons and laces was eno...
May 21, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Tevaughn Campbell was tied for the lead in the CFL with six interceptions last season, while also being named to the All-CFL team. (Image Credit: Scott Roblin/CKOM)

‘Incredibly concerning’: NDP upset at sale of former Crown corp. begins
After ISC announced it would be part of a deal to sell all its shares to a Quebec company - including the shares owned by the provincial government - the Sask. NDP is speaking out, saying the sale wil...
May 21, 2026 Aleana Young, NDP critic for CIC, says the provincial government handing over a monopoly on registry services to a private, out of province company, is a bad idea. May 20, 2026 (Image Credit: Lisa Schick/CJME)

Book Your Next Camping Trip Now
May long weekend in Saskatchewan: where you pack sunscreen... and a snow shovel!Kick off to camping looked a little different this year, but hey, it wouldn't have been May long without some surprises!...
May 21, 2026 Book Your Next Camping Trip Now (Image Credit: Sask Parks)

Roque nets two goals to lead Victoire past Charge 4-0 to win PWHL’s Walter Cup
OTTAWA - Abby Roque scored twice to lead the Montreal Victoire to their first Walter Cup trophy Wednesday night with a 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Charge in Game 4.The championship game featured two f...
May 20, 2026 Montreal Victoire forward Abby Roque (11) celebrates her goal against the Ottawa Charge with teammates during third period PWHL Walter Cup final hockey action in Ottawa, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)

PA EX Hosting Chuckwagon and Chariots
The thunder is coming back to the 2026 PAEX Summer FairDon't miss the Chuckwagon and Chariot Championship, happening August 5th-9th, 2026 at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grandstand!There will be fast ...
May 20, 2026 PA EX Hosting Chuckwagon and Chariots (Image Credit: PA EX)

Woman arrested after trying to bear mace officers: RCMP
A woman from Stanley Mission is facing a list of charges after attempting to deploy bear spray at officers. The incident happened on May 18 shortly after 9:30 a.m. when RCMP officers in the community ...
May 20, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/larongeNOW Staff)

Mail delays, long detours plague northern Sask. communities after washouts
Floodwaters and road washouts in northern Saskatchewan continue to disrupt daily life for residents, delaying mail delivery, affecting access to emergency services, and forcing longer travel routes. S...
May 20, 2026 An example of what residents in Pinehouse have had to face on their roads following spring floods. (Image Credit: Submitted/Shana Hansen)

PBO says Canadian governments to spend $1 billion to host World Cup
The federal budget watchdog says Canada will spend just over $1 billion to host the World Cup this summer.That includes money from all levels of government, with the federal government contributing $4...
May 20, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney reacts after drawing Canada's name from a pot at the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Image Credit: Mandel Ngan/Pool Photo via AP)

When daycare kids outgrow their room under $10-a-day child care, what happens next?
Questions over how Saskatchewan's $10-a-day childcare funding model handles children moving between age groups are raising concerns among daycare operators already struggling with long wait-lists.For ...
May 19, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)