Author Archives: Pattison Media
Driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash granted last-minute deportation delay
A federal judge has granted a last-minute reprieve for the truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash, temporarily preventing his imminent deportation to India.Lawyers for Jaskirat ...
Apr 25, 2026 Truck driver Jaskirat Singh Sidhu walks into the Kerry Vickar Centre for his sentencing in Melfort, Sask., on March 22, 2019. The Federal Court has delayed his deportation to India scheduled for next week. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kayle Neis)
Lloydminster hits multi-year highs in land sales
Lloydminster saw strong economic activity in 2025, with record land sales and hundreds of new businesses, but officials say workforce shortages, infrastructure limits and housing gaps are emerging as ...
Apr 25, 2026 The Lloydminster Border Markers mark the boundary between the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. (Image Credit: Tourism Saskatchewan)
Highways conditions worsen across the province
After a full day of blowing snow across much of the province, highway conditions have deteriorated rapidly, and there is more snow on the way.Saskatchewan RCMP issued an advisory Friday afternoon that...
Apr 24, 2026 A photo showing the current conditions residents in Black Lake and Points North Landing, about 355 kilometres northeast of La Ronge were facing on Friday afternoon. (Image Credit: Submitted)
Man, woman arrested on drug charges after trying to run from police
A man and woman from the Prince Albert area are behind bars following a game of cat and mouse with police that began outside Meadow Lake and ended in Loon Lake. It happened on April 17 at around 1:30 ...
Apr 24, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan lung health advocates applaud U.K.’s move toward ‘smoke-free generation’
A landmark anti-smoking law passed in the United Kingdom is drawing praise from health advocates in Saskatchewan, who say the move could help shape future policy closer to home.The U.K.'s Tobacco and ...
Apr 24, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 16540552 © Robert Neumann | Dreamstime.com)
Ombudsman’s report finds improvement needed in wildfire response
Changes are needed to streamline services for evacuees during emergencies like last year's wildfire, reads a report from the Saskatchewan Ombudman's office. The office received a record number of call...
Apr 24, 2026 The glow of wildfires burning near Lower Fishing Lake last summer. (Image Credit: Facebook)
Meadow Lake earns Top Municipal Initiative award for new Co-op Centre
The City of Meadow Lake has received a Top Municipal Initiative award for the newly constructed Co-op Center. The facility was built following a devastating loss of the community's arena, which burned...
Apr 24, 2026 Amanda Flash ,Neil Marsh ,Regan Beck, Diana Burton, Tom Harrison, Jeremy Harrison Randy Goulden SUMA President, Eric Schmalz Minister of Government Relations. (Image Credit: Merlin Seymour)
Sask. invests $5.9M in Lloydminster Hospital exterior upgardes
The Saskatchewan government is investing $5.9 million to upgrade the exterior of Lloydminster Hospital, with work expected to be completed by October 2027.The project will renew the hospital's buildin...
Apr 24, 2026 Construction is underway on the exterior of Lloydminster Hospital. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Health Authority)
SPSA Providing Support as Flooding Impacts Saskatchewan Communities
As of 11 a.m. on Thursday April 23, 2026: The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is responding to support requests from the Rural Municipality of Meadow Lake and is in contact with other communi...
Apr 24, 2026 SPSA Providing Support as Flooding Impacts Saskatchewan Communities (Image Credit: Government of Saskatchewan)
Big Memories Start Small at the First‐Ever Equine Experience A Brand‐New, Hands‐On Horse Event Gallops into Prairieland May 2 & 3
A brandnew equine event is making its debut in Saskatoon this spring, and it's designed to be as welcoming as it is exciting.The Equine Experience, happening May 2 and 3 at Prairieland Ag Center, is a...
Apr 24, 2026 Big Memories Start Small at the First‐Ever Equine Experience A Brand‐New, Hands‐On Horse Event Gallops into Prairieland May 2 & 3 (Image Credit: Prairieland Park)