Author Archives: Pattison Media
Northern store in Fond du Lac closes
After more than a 100-year presence in Fond du Lac, the North West Company (NWC) no longer has a store there as of Feb. 15. That's according to Brigitte Burgoyne, the director of communication and pub...
Feb 18, 2026 An expert in economics doesn't believe a community-run store will guarantee lower prices. (Image Credit: North West Company)
Rider pride on display as Grey Cup visits North Battleford
Green is the colour, football is the game. That's what fans sang as they stood in line; smiles drawn across their faces as they awaited a photo with the Grey Cup and Saskatchewan's own, Logan Ferland....
Feb 18, 2026 A Rider fan posing with the Grey Cup and Logan Ferland at the Grey Cup Community Tour in North Battleford. (Image Credit: Alyssa Rudolph)
Travel for Sask. Winter Games delayed due to snowfall, road conditions
Travel plans for the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games have been delayed as heavy snowfall and poor road conditions affect parts of the province.In a travel update issued Wednesday morning, the Saskatche...
Feb 18, 2026 This is one of the buses used to transport athletes for the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Games Council)
Canada beats Czechia in men’s hockey to advance to semifinal at Winter Olympics
The Canadian men's hockey team beat the Czech Republic on Wednesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy, winning 4-3 in overtime.Mitch Marner scored the game-winning goal for Canada.Canadian captain Sidne...
Feb 18, 2026 Canada's Connor McDavid (97) skates with the puck during the third period of a quarterfinal men's hockey game against Czechia at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
Wanted man found in tree after RCMP deploy drone on Thunderchild First Nation
A climb up a tree wasn't enough to avoid RCMP after a wanted man fled into the woods on Thunderchild First Nation over the weekend.Turtleford RCMP were conducting routine patrols around 9 p.m. on Satu...
Feb 18, 2026 The image released by RCMP shows the accused partway up a tree, with his head visible among the branches after officers located him using a drone. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
MP Matt Jeneroux leaves Conservatives to join Liberal caucus
Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor from the Conservative party to join the Liberal caucus.Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement on social media this morning, saying he is honour...
Feb 18, 2026 Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang)
Travel not recommended across much of Sask. as storm creates tricky driving conditions
Drivers heading out on the roads and highways in Saskatchewan on Wednesday will want to use plenty of caution.The Saskatchewan Highway Hotline was recommending against travel on many highways around t...
Feb 18, 2026 Meteorologist Chris Stammers said snowfall warnings remained in effect on Wednesday morning, but he expects the snow to taper off by the afternoon in most regions. (Image Credit: Environment Canada)
Check Road Conditions with the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline
Get information on highway conditions, road closures, constructions zones, ferries and border crossings. Maps and information are updated three times per day or as conditions require. View current hig...
Feb 18, 2026 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/transportation/highways/highway-hotline (Image Credit: Government of Saskatchewan)
Prince Albert Police, RCMP detail active shooter preparedness
In the wake of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., many are questioning whether a similar tragedy could happen locally.Prince Albert Police Chief Patrick Nogier said these incidents force police...
Feb 18, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/paNOW Staff)
Travel not recommended as snowstorm hits Meadow Lake, Buffalo Narrows and area
Drivers across northwest Saskatchewan are being urged to use caution or avoid travel altogether as a winter storm continues to impact highway conditions throughout the region.As of Tuesday afternoon, ...
Feb 17, 2026 (Image Credit: meadowlakeNOW Staff)