Author Archives: Pattison Media
Northern Saskatchewan students named to provincial post-secondary council
Students from northern Saskatchewan, including Prince Albert, La Ronge and North Battleford, have been named to the 2025-26 Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Student Council.The 24-member council advises th...
Jan 27, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 79599792 © Ammentorp | Dreamstime.com)
Saskatchewan’s power grid ‘remaining strong’ amid cold snap, SaskPower helping other regions
Saskatchewan's Crown power company says its system is holding up well amid the extreme cold, even as winter storms strain North America's power grid.In fact, SaskPower's stability during the recent co...
Jan 27, 2026 From Friday evening through Monday morning, SaskPower said it has “continuously sold the maximum of 150 MW into the Southwest Power Grid, the grid and wholesale market for 14 states in the United States Midwest.” (Image Credit: SaskPower/Twitter)
Sask. NDP calls for removal of PST on construction as government pushes back
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling on the provincial government to remove the six per cent provincial sales tax on construction labour and materials, saying the levy is increasing costs for municipalitie...
Jan 26, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 964422 © Sculpies | Dreamstime.com)
Saskatchewan expands virtual addiction medicine to improve access in rural communities
Saskatchewan residents will benefit from expanded addiction medicine treatment through new virtual options. The introduction of the virtual access to addiction medicine (VAAM) program has launched in ...
Jan 26, 2026 Expanded addiction medicine treatment through new virtual options. (Image Credit: ID 99382619 © HAKINMHAN | Dreamstime.com)
First Nation’s Ombudsperson calls for inquiry into hospital security
An ombudsperson office created by Saskatchewan First Nations is calling for an independent inquiry into how security is handled at hospitals. The First Nations Health Ombudsperson Office (FNHOO) said ...
Jan 26, 2026 (Image Credit: 307844172 © Oasisamuel | Dreamstime.com)
Sask. company talks electric vehicles with northern communities
While Canada moves forward with its national goal toward zero-emission vehicles and clean fuels, a Saskatoon-based company wants to ensure northern communities are not feeling stranded on the side of ...
Jan 26, 2026 Aurora Renewables (Image Credit: Submitted photo)
Saskatchewan’s deep freeze set to break as warmer air moves in
After more than a week of punishing cold, Saskatchewan is finally seeing relief as temperatures begin to climb and the deep freeze loosens its grip."It should be the last day of this cold weather," sa...
Jan 26, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/paNOW)
Carney announces GST rebate boost to counter high cost of groceries
Prime Minister Mark Carney is announcing a 25 per cent hike to the GST credit to help lower-income consumers deal with the high cost of groceries across the country.Branded as the "Canada Groceries an...
Jan 26, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at the beginning of a cabinet planning forum at the Citadelle in Quebec City, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot)
'Pure excitement': Biggar teen achieves perfect bowling game
Tanner Pollock began bowling a year ago with one goal in mind; to play a perfect game.That goal became a reality for the 14-year-old this week when he rolled out 12 consecutive strikes, hitting a scor...
Jan 23, 2026 Tanner Pollock, middle, receiving an award for a perfect game from Biggar Bowl owner, Melissa Raschet, right. (Image Credit: Biggar Bowl/ Facebook)
SaskPower named major sponsor of 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games
SaskPower has been named a key sponsor of the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games, supporting both the Athlete's Village and the medals awarded across all competitions.As part of Friday's announcement, the...
Jan 23, 2026 2026 Sask Games medals. (Image Credit: Instagram)