Author Archives: Pattison Media
Moe apprehensive ahead of CUSMA conversations this year
Saskatchewan's Premier doesn't appear to have much confidence that conversations will be seamless heading into the review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Free Trade Agreement (CUSMA) this summer.Pr...
Apr 22, 2026 Premier Scott Moe speaks at the Food, Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit in Regina on April 22, 2026. (Image Credit: Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
Truck backs into Turtleford diner; no injuries reported
It's not your typical drive-thru. A truck backed into Dede's Diner in Turtleford on Tuesday afternoon, but no one was injured.According to a release issued Wednesday, officers were called around 3:40 ...
Apr 22, 2026 A truck remains lodged inside the front of Dede’s Diner in Turtleford after backing into the building on Monday, April 21, 2026. (Image Credit: Iskoo Aw/Facebook, originally submitted to Dan Gary/The Border Pulse)
Gitzel, Cameco pledge to remain Saskatchewan-based amidst global nuclear rush
Cameco and its CEO are remaining Saskatchewan-based and Saskatchewan-proud.On Monday, Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel spoke at the Food, Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit during a fireside chat, moderated by Sa...
Apr 22, 2026 Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Cameco CEO, Tim Gitzel, speak during a fireside chat at the Food, Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit in Regina on April 21, 2026. (Image Credit: Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
UPDATE: Road closure issued as RM of Meadow Lake responds to flooding; Makwa area also impacted
UPDATE: As of 11 a.m. on Thursday, the RM of Meadow Lake said water levels are continuing to drop in the area, while previously closed roads remain shut and require repairs, though detours are in plac...
Apr 22, 2026 A photo submitted by a resident shows how roads are being impacted by flooding in the area of Rural Municipality of Meadow Lake. (Image Credit: Rachelle Jenson)
Carney says the U.S. can't dictate the terms of trade talks ahead of CUSMA review
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the United States won't dictate the terms of negotiations on the continental trade deal, but it will take time to reach an agreement.Carney was responding to a Radio-Ca...
Apr 22, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney makes his way to Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday, April 21, 2025. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
Snowy, rainy weather will continue in Saskatchewan
According to Environment Canada, one more dump of snow is on the way for Saskatchewan. The forecast across the majority of the province is showing precipitation starting sometime Wednesday and continu...
Apr 22, 2026 A pickup truck driving through a flash flood that Prince Albert saw in August of 2025. (Image Credit: Logan Lehmann/paNOW Staff)
RM of Meadow Lake declares state of emergency amid flooding
The Rural Municipality (RM) of Meadow Lake No. 588 declared a state of emergency Tuesday as flooding is already affecting residents, with rising water levels and blocked drainage contributing to the s...
Apr 21, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 14453169 © Grecu Mihail Alin | Dreamstime.com)
Tick season is here for many parts of Saskatchewan
While the spring weather may be taking its sweet time to take hold of the province, some areas are already seeing an unwanted aspect of the warmer weather. Ticks have woken up in parts of Saskatchewan...
Apr 21, 2026 The American Dog Tick, the most common tick found in Saskatchewan. (Image Credit: ID 14341986 © Melinda Fawver | Dreamstime.com)
From lake to plate: Sask. Polytechnic bringing innovation to tired industry
A new design for a wild rice harvester could disrupt the industry in Northern Saskatchewan, which has long stalled when it comes to innovation. Traditional wild rice harvester boats are small propelle...
Apr 21, 2026 An improved wild rice airboat built by Saskatchewan Polytechnic near Beauval. (Image Credit: Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan to test out technology that detects drones smuggling drugs into prisons
REGINA - Saskatchewan is taking aim at reducing the rise in drugs and weapons being dropped by drones into prison yards - sometimes right to an inmate's cell window."It's literally almost like Uber Ea...
Apr 21, 2026 The Matsqui Institution, a medium-security federal men's prison, is seen in Abbotsford, B.C., on Thursday October 26, 2017. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)