Author Archives: Pattison Media
Iran and US reach an initial deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz but challenges remain
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but signifi...
Jun 15, 2026 A man rides a scooter past a giant billboard that shows the late Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, center, and Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, with Arabic writing that reads: ”Thank you Iran”, in Dahiyeh, Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, Monday, June 15, 2026. (Image Credit: AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
Mountain bikers gather at Little Red River Park for Pine Needle festival
About 160 mountain bikers are taking part today in the 13th annual Pine Needle Mountain Biking Music Festival at Little Red River Park near Prince Albert. The festival features a six-hour mountain bik...
Jun 14, 2026 A competitor in the 13th annual Pine Needle Mountain Bike and Music Festival at Little Red River Park. (Image Credit: Susan McNeil/paNOW)
Elizabeth Fry Society of Sask. to receive $918,000 in provincial funding over two years
The Government of Saskatchewan has renewed its partnership with the Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan.The provincial government said it will provide $918,000 to the organization over the next two ...
Jun 14, 2026 (Image Credit: file photo/paNOW)
Several Sask. ferries closed due to water levels
Of the 13 ferries that operate in Saskatchewan, only three can take full loads, another four can take light loads, and four are closed due to high water levels. The North Saskatchewan River does not s...
Jun 14, 2026 The Weldon Ferry (Image Credit: file photo/paNOW)
Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000, officials say, as Israel strikes despite ceasefire
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - The Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000, Gaza's Health Ministry said Sunday, despite a fragile ceasefire that has been described as s...
Jun 14, 2026 Palestinians clear the rubble of a building that was destroyed in an Israeli airstrike, at al-Maghazi refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, Friday, June 12, 2026. (Image Credit: AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
Riders use last-minute drive to hold off roaring Lions comeback, win 31-27 to open CFL season
A Sam Emilus hat-trick of touchdowns proved to be the difference as the Saskatchewan Roughriders once again knocked off the B.C. Lions with a late fourth quarter drive.It was similar to the CFL West F...
Jun 14, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver Sam Emilus hauls in his first of three touchdowns against the B.C. Lions on June 13, 2026. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Muskoday director's Kokum and Dot beginning production on Season Two
Originally from Muskoday First Nation, Director and Producer April Johnson was not expecting her Cree language kids show Kokum and Dot to gain the popularity it already has after one season. Starting ...
Jun 14, 2026 A screenshot from the first season of Kokum and Dot's animated portion of the show. (Image Credit: Animation courtesy Calibrate Collective)
Youth finds PAGC bison scraping event fascinating
For 10-year-old Gabriel Parenteau, the first surprise was just how tight the ropes could pull on a bison hide being stretched on a frame. Standing among the people gathered for a community barbecue an...
Jun 13, 2026 10-year-old Gabriel Parenteau helped Rhonda Roberts during a BBQ and bison hide scraping event at the PAGC's Cultural Centre on 9th Ave. West on Saturday, June 13. (Image Credit: Susan McNeil/paNOW)
Riders host Lions as both teams play first game of 2026 CFL season
It's a rematch of the 2025 CFL West Final as the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions both open their seasons on Saturday. The two clubs both had Week 1 byes, so now their campaigns get underway at...
Jun 13, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris will once again lead the team after delivering a Grey Cup title in 2025. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Roughriders/Submitted)
Saskatchewan dogs, cats returned after being found by B.C. RCMP
Five pets from Saskatchewan have made it home after being discovered by a Highway Patrol officer on Vancouver Island. The officer was patrolling Highway 1 on the Malahat just after 2 p.m. on May 24 wh...
Jun 13, 2026 These dogs have been returned to their homes in Saskatchewan, along with three cats. (Image Credit: submitted/B.C. RCMP)