Author Archives: Pattison Media
Turtleford-area triple homicide case set for preliminary hearing
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a 25-year-old woman charged in connection with a fatal shooting that left three men dead near Turtleford.Madison Paddy-Jimmy is set to appear on June 8 for...
Feb 12, 2026 Tonio Cantell is shown in this undated selfie. Cantell, 28, was one of three men found dead following a shooting at a rural property northwest of Turtleford on Nov. 5, 2025. (Image Credit: Facebook)
How a kid from Prince Albert stole the hearts of British Columbia's hockey fans
For the community of Prince Albert, Jim Robson is a man who grew up here and moved away when he was just a young 8-year-old boy. In the province of British Columbia however, and specifically to Vancou...
Feb 12, 2026 Between 1970-1999, former Prince Albert native Jim Robson entertained Vancouver Canucks fans and inspired the next wave of broadcasters all across British Columbia. (Image Credit: Canucks Communications/Vancouver Canucks)
Lloydminster completes $80M wastewater plant under budget, protects regional water
Lloydminster has closed out its new $80.3-million mechanical wastewater treatment facility, completing the federally mandated project under budget while strengthening environmental protections for reg...
Feb 12, 2026 The Lloydminster Wastewater Treatment Plant is located at 3520 67 Street. (Image Credit: BIRD Construction)
Biggar hunter who shot world record holding Hanson Buck remembered after death
The farmer from Biggar, who hunted the largest typical whitetail deer ever recorded, has died.Milo Hanson has held the world record for harvesting the deer with a rack scoring 213 5/8 inches more than...
Feb 12, 2026 Milo Hanson, standing next to the Hanson Buck, passed away earlier this week. (Image Credit: Milo Hanson/Facebook)
Icy conditions force Meadow Lake snowmobile rally cancellation
Meadow Lake's Northern Lights Snowmobile Association has been forced to cancel this year's rally due to unfavorable conditions. Kelly Schmidt, president of the club, said the event was cancelled three...
Feb 12, 2026 Northern Lights Snowmobile Association's new trail groomer. (Image Credit: Northern Lights Snowmobile Association/ Facebook)
Highway 55 rehabilitation project moving ahead in Meadow Lake for 2026 construction season
Meadow Lake is moving ahead with rehabilitation work along a section of Highway 55 after city council approved entering into an agreement with Saskatchewan's Ministry of Highways.The project falls und...
Feb 12, 2026 A technical drawing shows the planned Highway 55 concrete pad rehabilitation at the intersections with Centre Street and 1st Street West in Meadow Lake. (Image Credit: City of Meadow Lake)
Saskatchewan First Nation suing one of its members for defamation
Vanessa Curley believes a civil suit filed against her by Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nation's Chief and council is being used as a way to intimidate her and 'silence participation i...
Feb 12, 2026 Vanessa Curley said she is being accused of defamation and malice because she spoke publicly about elections, finances and governance issues in her First Nation. (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW Staff)
Tumbler Ridge ‘one big family,’ mayor tells vigil as community reels from shootings
TUMBLER RIDGE - A memorial of flowers, lights and stuffed animals grows in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., as the community grapples with the fallout of a mass shooting that killed nine people, mostly children, ...
Feb 12, 2026 People attend a vigil to honour the victims of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Brandon Bell)
CLC hosts Crop Talk 2026 with guest Drew Lerner
The spring seeding season is fast approaching for Saskatchewan farmers, and ahead of that season the Conservation Learning Centre (CLC) just south of Prince Albert hosted their annual Crop Talk event ...
Feb 12, 2026 Agricultural Meteorologist at World Weather Inc. Drew Lerner shows off drought conditions around the Prairies from 2025 as he presents in front of the CLC and local farmers. (Image Credit: Nick Nielsen/paNOW Staff)
Next steps coming for PAGC Indigenous policing model with study finished
A regional policing study completed by the the Prince Albert Grand Council has been presented to the chiefs and will go next to band councils for review and then be voted on this fall at the annual as...
Feb 12, 2026 Submitted photo (Image Credit: (Facebook/Tina Pelletier, PAGC))