Author Archives: Pattison Media
Fishing season opens in Southern Management Zone as snowmelt delays Northern, Central areas
While many people in Northern Saskatchewan are waiting for the snow and ice to melt off of the lakes, others in the southern parts of the province are getting to enjoy some of the first days of the fi...
May 08, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 5962629 © Matthew Mill | Dreamstime.com)
2026 PAEX Summer Fair – Early Bird Wristbands
2026 PAEX Summer Fair - Early Bird WristbandsGet your early bird wristband tickets now for just $47.25 (GST included)! Don't miss out on the savings available until August 4th.At this time, wristbands...
May 08, 2026 2026 PAEX Summer Fair – Early Bird Wristbands (Image Credit: PA EX)
Federal defence minister to declare future of Snowbirds in Moose Jaw later this month
The federal defence minister will travel to Moose Jaw to give an update on the future of the Snowbirds later this month.The opposition Conservatives accused the Liberal government of plans to try and ...
May 08, 2026 The federal defence minister will visit Moose Jaw on May 19, 2026 for an update on the Snowbirds. (Image Credit: Gillian Massie/CJME)
Some Sask. floodwaters receding as warmer weather threatens other areas
A weekend warmup could add more pressure to Saskatchewan's flooding crisis after the number of local states of emergency more than doubled this week.The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said 3...
May 08, 2026 Just off Kalyna Road, there's meant to be a bridge taking drivers over Garden River, though, by Wednesday afternoon that structure was completely submerged. The bridge was only closed hours earlier, with the flooding developing in a short span of time. (Image Credit: Marija Robinson/CKOM)
Floodwaters ease near Prince Albert, but officials warn risk remains as hundreds stay evacuated
Flood levels affecting several Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) member First Nations are beginning to recede, but officials say the threat is not over as emergency crews continue monitoring river co...
May 07, 2026 A car partially submerge by flood waters on the Shoal Lake First Nation. (Image Credit: submitted/Tina Pelletier)
'It’ll be a really good show': Meadow Lake Stampede heads back indoors for 103rd years
After years of rain, mud and unpredictable prairie weather, the Meadow Lake Stampede is heading back under a roof as it marks its 103rd year. For the first time since the old arena burned down in 2021...
May 07, 2026 A photo taken during a previous Meadow Lake Stampede. (Image Credit: Meadow Lake Stampede)
Inflation impacting non-profit operations
Non-profit organizations in Saskatchewan are feeling the pinch when it comes to inflation. Staff with Meadow Lake Outreach Ministries have noticed the impact of inflation to the services they provide ...
May 07, 2026 Delton Sylvain of Meadow Lake Outreach Ministries said they are having to do more with less. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
Volunteers help Arborfield escape worst of northeast flooding
The Town of Arborfield narrowly avoided what officials say could have been a catastrophic flood over the weekend, as fast-rising water levels pushed local infrastructure to the brink. Communities acro...
May 07, 2026 While some areas continue to deal with rising water, Arborfield appears to have escaped the worst-case scenario thanks to quick action from residents and town crews. (Image Credit: Ben Tompkins/northeastNOW)
Reports of firearm pointed at school bus lead to arrest in Lloydminster
A man was arrested Wednesday morning after reports of someone pointing what appeared to be a firearm at vehicles, including a school bus.Officers responded around 8:37 a.m. after receiving several com...
May 07, 2026 An imitation firearm seized by Lloydminster RCMP following an incident involving reports of a weapon being pointed at vehicles, including a school bus, on May 6, 2026. (Image Credit: Alberta RCMP)
Sturgeon, Spruce and Garden Rivers record historically high flows
Three rivers north of Prince Albert are marking the highest flow rates in recorded history, according to the most recent update from the Water Security Agency.Flows on all three rivers have increased ...
May 07, 2026 A farmyard in the Garden River area surrounded by water. (Image Credit: submitted)