Author Archives: Pattison Media
Teacher who helped girl set on fire at Saskatoon school recognized with heroism medal
The teacher who helped a girl who was lit on fire by a fellow student at a Saskatoon school in 2024 has been recognized by the Carnegie Hero Fund.The Pittsburgh-based fund recognizes individuals who "...
Mar 27, 2026 Sean Hayes suffered burns to his face, neck and hands while helping a student who was set on fire in the hallway of a Saskatoon school in 2024. (Image Credit: Carnegie Hero Fund)
Northern Saskatchewan feels impact of global oil crisis, solar seen as a solution
Even as there's hope for an easing of conflict in the Middle East, oil and gas prices remain volatile. In northern Saskatchewan, the effects are being felt in everyday life, from grocery bills to tran...
Mar 27, 2026 (Image Credit: Prairie Sun Solar/Facebook)
Protect Our Elms: Don't Prune from April 1 to August 31
To stop the spread of Dutch Elm Disease (DED), pruning elm trees is prohibited in Saskatchewan each year from April 1 until August 31. DED is caused by a fungus spread by elm bark beetles and always k...
Mar 27, 2026 Save Our Elms (Image Credit: Government of Saskatchewan)
Existing First Nation police services share experience with PAGC
As the Prince Albert Grand Council nears a final decision on the future of policing in their member communities, the Chief of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service had some insights to share. Jaso...
Mar 26, 2026 Vice Chief Joseph Tsannie of the PAGC at a symposium on policing models available to the PAGC members. (Image Credit: Susan McNeil/paNOW Staff)
Union says Phoenix back pay lacks transparency
The union representing federal correctional officers says the federal government must maintain a high degree of transparency as it finalizes adjustments to a 10-year pay system that plagued workers.UC...
Mar 26, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Meadow Lake crime rises in 2025, RCMP say public safety not at risk
Last year's third quarter RCMP report shows an increase in overall crime, but Staff Sgt. Carl Dinsdale said the statistics show nothing 'earth-shattering'. "Overall, I'm not seeing any specific issues...
Mar 26, 2026 Meadow Lake RCMP detachment. (Image Credit: meadowlakeNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan Penitentiary inmate tricked guards with identity swap to escape
An internal investigation by Correctional Service Canada (CSC) has revealed "possible procedural errors" following the escape of an inmate from the federal facility in Prince Albert. In a media releas...
Mar 26, 2026 Keiston Custer was apprehended March 4 after escaping custody from the Sask. Pen on Feb. 20. (Image Credit: Submitted/RCMP)
Minor injuries reported after crash south of Prince Albert
Parkland Ambulance is confirming two people were transported to hospital with minor injuries, following a crash Wednesday afternoon south of Prince Albert.The crash occurred around 2p.m. near the Musk...
Mar 26, 2026 Both the Muskoday Volunteer Fire Department and the Prince Albert Fire Department responded to the scene. (Image Credit: submitted photo)
After decades in Meadow Lake, librarian Audrey Marsh steps away from a role she 'fell into'
Even without a photo, most people in Meadow Lake would recognize her.She's the one behind the desk who helps when the printer won't work, when an email won't load, or when a reader can't quite remembe...
Mar 26, 2026 The Meadow Lake Library, located at 320 Centre Street in Meadow Lake, is a branch of the Lakeland Library Region, which serves northwestern Saskatchewan. (Image Credit: Meadow Lake Library)
Bank of Canada rethinking inflation framework amid persistent shocks: Rogers
A senior official at the Bank of Canada says the central bank is reconsidering how it thinks and talks about inflation as it prepares to review its mandate later this year.Bank of Canada senior deputy...
Mar 26, 2026 Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers is seen during a news conference in Ottawa, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)