Author Archives: Pattison Media
Meadow Lake goalie shines as La Crete captures provincial title
An unreal moment.That's how Meadow Lake's Ethan Fechter described the final seconds of the gold medal game at the Junior B Hockey Provincials in Lloydminster. It's a moment that felt even more signifi...
Apr 14, 2026 Ethan Fechter as goalie for the La Crete Lumber Barons. (Image Credit: Ethan Fechter/ submitted)
More snow expected over the coming days
It may not be Feb. 2, but the weather is reminiscent of the movie Groundhog Day. More snow is coming through Saskatchewan in the coming days, as Old Man Winter acts like a party guest who doesn't know...
Apr 14, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Lloydminster RCMP responds to five overdoses in seven hours
Lloydminster RCMP is warning the public after officers responded to five suspected overdoses in the span of seven hours. During this time, four doses of Narcan were utilized to help, and there was one...
Apr 14, 2026 Saskatchewan RCMP patrol vehicle. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
Unplug cellphone chargers when not in use: Hudson Bay Fire Dept.
The Hudson Bay Fire Department (HBFD) is cautioning the public about the dangers of leaving a cellphone charger plugged into the outlet unattended. The department posted on their social media page tha...
Apr 14, 2026 (Image Credit: Hudson Bay Fire Department/Facebook)
Liberals set to form historic majority government after sweeping three byelections
It took nearly a full year and a handful of byelections and defections for Prime Minister Mark Carney to assemble enough members of Parliament to turn his minority government into a slim majority - a ...
Apr 14, 2026 Supporters cheer as they watch results for Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste at her party's federal byelection night gathering in Terrebonne, Que., on Monday, April 13, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi)
Liberals plan to suspend federal fuel excise taxes until Labour Day
The Liberal government will suspend the excise fuel tax on gasoline and diesel until Labour Day as the Iran war sends energy costs surging, Prime Minster Mark Carney announced on Tuesday.Carney said t...
Apr 14, 2026 Gas prices rose to over $2 per litre in many stations in Montreal on Thursday, April 2, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi)
Home Efficiency Initiative
Go green and save money! The MN-S government brings back the popular Home Efficiency Initiative (HEI). Mtis citizens can apply to retrofit their homes to make them more energy efficient.Only citizens ...
Apr 14, 2026 Home Efficiency Initiative (Image Credit: Metis Nation - Saskatchewan)
Seasonal Reservation Booking is Now Open for Sask Parks
Seasonal reservations are now OPEN for Saskatchewan Provincial Parks!Visit https://parks.saskatchewan.ca or call 1-833-775-7275 (1-833-7SK-PARK) to book your spot and start dreaming of your next adven...
Apr 14, 2026 Seasonal Reservation Booking is Now Open for Sask Parks (Image Credit: Sask Parks)
Liberals win two Toronto-area byelections, securing majority government
It took nearly a full year and a handful of byelections and defections for Prime Minister Mark Carney to assemble enough members of Parliament to turn his minority government into a majority - a feat ...
Apr 13, 2026 Liberal candidate Danielle Martin celebrates winning the byelection for the riding of University—Rosedale in Toronto, Monday, April 13, 2026. (Image Credit: Chris Young/ Canadian Press)
Sask NDP: Overrun prisons in Prince Albert putting everyone at risk
Both provincial jails in Prince Albert continue to exceed operational capacity, and the Saskatchewan NDP said it's putting correctional workers and general community safety at risk. NDP MLA for Cumber...
Apr 13, 2026 NDP MLA Jordan McPhail was in Prince Albert on Monday to talk about overcrowding in two Prince Albert jails. (Image Credit: Susan McNeil/paNOW)