Author Archives: Pattison Media
WorkSafe Saskatchewan drops Mission Zero branding
Mission Zero may be ending, but Saskatchewan officials say the mission behind it is far from complete.WorkSafe Saskatchewan unveiled a new strategic framework Wednesday aimed at reducing serious workp...
May 09, 2026 Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Ken Cheveldayoff poses with WorkSafe Bob during Wednesday’s WorkSafe Saskatchewan announcement in Regina. (Image Credit: Jacob Bamhour/980 CJME)
Three local prospects drafted to the WHL
Meadow Lake and Battleford were well represented during the WHL Prospects Draft earlier this week with three local players being picked up.Kacy Turberfield - Meadow Lake Turberfield was taken in the f...
May 08, 2026 L-R: Kai Genereaux, Kacy Turberfield, Alex Kowalyk represent Battleford and Meadow Lake as they get drafted to the WHL. (Image Credit: neutralzone.com / puckpreps.com / North East Wolfpack U15 AA)
Warmer weather expected to prolong high flows, worsen flooding in parts of Saskatchewan
Warmer temperatures expected across east-central and northeastern Saskatchewan are set to prolong high water levels and could worsen flooding conditions in some regions already impacted by significant...
May 08, 2026 (Image Credit: Water Security Agency)
Opposition demands action after historical flooding washes out roads across the province
Saskatchewan's provincial opposition is calling for urgent action by the Saskatchewan Party government, after multiple roads were washed out amid rising water levels and flooding concerns during the c...
May 08, 2026 Erika Ritchie, shadow minister for government relations, said urgent action is needed. (Image Credit: Susan McNeil/paNOW)
Big Island Lake Cree Nation youth takes centre stage in Toronto
On Big Island Lake Cree Nation, community members still talk about the first group of students who came home from an Outside Looking In (OLI) dance performance. "It was like something shifted in my co...
May 08, 2026 A past OLI dance performance. (Image Credit: OLI/submitted)
Fishing season opens in Southern Management Zone as snowmelt delays Northern, Central areas
While many people in Northern Saskatchewan are waiting for the snow and ice to melt off of the lakes, others in the southern parts of the province are getting to enjoy some of the first days of the fi...
May 08, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 5962629 © Matthew Mill | Dreamstime.com)
2026 PAEX Summer Fair – Early Bird Wristbands
2026 PAEX Summer Fair - Early Bird WristbandsGet your early bird wristband tickets now for just $47.25 (GST included)! Don't miss out on the savings available until August 4th.At this time, wristbands...
May 08, 2026 2026 PAEX Summer Fair – Early Bird Wristbands (Image Credit: PA EX)
Federal defence minister to declare future of Snowbirds in Moose Jaw later this month
The federal defence minister will travel to Moose Jaw to give an update on the future of the Snowbirds later this month.The opposition Conservatives accused the Liberal government of plans to try and ...
May 08, 2026 The federal defence minister will visit Moose Jaw on May 19, 2026 for an update on the Snowbirds. (Image Credit: Gillian Massie/CJME)
Some Sask. floodwaters receding as warmer weather threatens other areas
A weekend warmup could add more pressure to Saskatchewan's flooding crisis after the number of local states of emergency more than doubled this week.The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said 3...
May 08, 2026 Just off Kalyna Road, there's meant to be a bridge taking drivers over Garden River, though, by Wednesday afternoon that structure was completely submerged. The bridge was only closed hours earlier, with the flooding developing in a short span of time. (Image Credit: Marija Robinson/CKOM)
Floodwaters ease near Prince Albert, but officials warn risk remains as hundreds stay evacuated
Flood levels affecting several Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) member First Nations are beginning to recede, but officials say the threat is not over as emergency crews continue monitoring river co...
May 07, 2026 A car partially submerge by flood waters on the Shoal Lake First Nation. (Image Credit: submitted/Tina Pelletier)