Author Archives: Pattison Media
Tensions flare as RM of Sherwood moves ahead with data centre agreement
A data centre project in the Rural Municipality of Sherwood is moving forward, following a raucous council meeting which saw people ejected from the gallery, protesters banging on windows and most of ...
Apr 21, 2026 Protestors concerned about artificial intelligence and against a proposed AI data centre in the RM of Sherwood demonstrated outside a council meeting on April 20 as councillors inside voted for the agreement to move ahead. (Image Credit: Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
Season 4 of docuseries focuses on wildfires in La Ronge area
Season Four of the acclaimed docuseries Guardians of the North launches Tuesday night and over the course of six episodes will focus on wildfires in the La Ronge area.The series, which represents a pa...
Apr 21, 2026 Last year's wildfires led to poor air quality in Northern Saskatchewan. (Image Credit: Submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)
Man charged after RCMP seize drugs, firearm from motel room in Lloydminster
A 25-year-old Onion Lake man is facing drug and firearms charges after RCMP say cocaine, methamphetamine and a gun with a defaced serial number were seized from a motel room.Officers with the Lloydmin...
Apr 21, 2026 Officers located and seized: approximately 28 grams of cocaine; approximately 32 grams of methamphetamine; a firearm with its serial number removed; and ammunition. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
Equine Experience
The is a dynamic, family-friendly weekend where education, sport, and equine lifestyle come together in one unforgettable setting. This multi-day event is designed for horse lovers of all ages and ski...
Apr 21, 2026 Equine Experience (Image Credit: Prairieland Park)
High fuel prices driving up shipping costs for northern grocers
Whether it's Florida oranges, Colombian coffee or even homegrown items from another province, food has often travelled a long way before it reaches grocery stores in Canada.The supply chain gets even ...
Apr 21, 2026 An employee carries luggage to an Air North ATR 42 aircraft as cargo, including fresh fruits and vegetables, sits on a truck after being unloaded during a scheduled stop in Old Crow, Yukon, while en route from Whitehorse to Inuvik, N.W.T., on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
Carney names members of new advisory committee on Canada-U.S. economic relations
Prime Minister Mark Carney retooled an advisory committee on Canada-U.S. trade on Tuesday, adding a former Conservative leader and the former high commissioner to the United Kingdom to the team.The co...
Apr 21, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney makes an announcement at the manufacturing facility of Maple Leaf Homes in Fredericton, N.B., on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen MacGillivray)
Sask Party rejects NDP’s request to expedite ‘ER Closure Right-to-Know’ amendment act
Bill 606, The Provincial Health Authority (ER Closure Right-to-Know) Amendment Act, still needs to pass through committee and third reading to become law in Saskatchewan.The legislation introduced by ...
Apr 20, 2026 Sask. NDP Associate Shadow Health Minister Keith Jorgenson was in Prince Albert Monday to talk about the benefits of making Bill 606 law. (Image Credit: paNOW Staff)
PAGC Fine Arts Festival celebrates 33 years
The Prince Albert Grand Council has been hosting a fine arts festival for 33 years and it shows no sign of slowing down. Shona Tretiak, the festival co-ordinator, said about 1,000 students attend the ...
Apr 20, 2026 The PAGC kicked off the 33rd year of their Fine Arts Festival with a Grand Entry at the Prince Albert Exhibition hall on April 20. (Image Credit: Susan McNeil/paNOW Staff)
SIRT clears RCMP officer in 2025 shooting near Canwood
The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) has concluded no charges will be laid against an RCMP officer following a 2025 police shooting near Canwood.SIRT deployed six investigators after...
Apr 20, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 67094459 © Prathan Keawkhum | Dreamstime.com)
Rob Bagg, Dan Clark, Paul McCallum to join Saskatchewan Roughriders Plaza of Honour
Three former Saskatchewan Roughriders will be inducted into the team's plaza of honour this fall.Wide receiver Rob Bagg, offensive lineman Dan Clark and kicker Paul McCallum are set to join the 143 ot...
Apr 20, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Rob Bagg stiff-arms a Winnipeg Blue Bombers defender during the 2016 Labour Day Classic. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Roughriders)