Author Archives: Pattison Media
Saskatchewan First Nation suing one of its members for defamation
Vanessa Curley believes a civil suit filed against her by Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nation's Chief and council is being used as a way to intimidate her and 'silence participation i...
Feb 12, 2026 Vanessa Curley said she is being accused of defamation and malice because she spoke publicly about elections, finances and governance issues in her First Nation. (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW Staff)
Tumbler Ridge ‘one big family,’ mayor tells vigil as community reels from shootings
TUMBLER RIDGE - A memorial of flowers, lights and stuffed animals grows in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., as the community grapples with the fallout of a mass shooting that killed nine people, mostly children, ...
Feb 12, 2026 People attend a vigil to honour the victims of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Brandon Bell)
CLC hosts Crop Talk 2026 with guest Drew Lerner
The spring seeding season is fast approaching for Saskatchewan farmers, and ahead of that season the Conservation Learning Centre (CLC) just south of Prince Albert hosted their annual Crop Talk event ...
Feb 12, 2026 Agricultural Meteorologist at World Weather Inc. Drew Lerner shows off drought conditions around the Prairies from 2025 as he presents in front of the CLC and local farmers. (Image Credit: Nick Nielsen/paNOW Staff)
Next steps coming for PAGC Indigenous policing model with study finished
A regional policing study completed by the the Prince Albert Grand Council has been presented to the chiefs and will go next to band councils for review and then be voted on this fall at the annual as...
Feb 12, 2026 Submitted photo (Image Credit: (Facebook/Tina Pelletier, PAGC))
Mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge brings back chilling memories for Northern Sask. school division
After hearing news of the school shooting at Tumbler Ridge, the Director of Education for the Northern Lights School says he felt denial before anxiety set in.Tuesday's tragic events have resulted in ...
Feb 11, 2026 A small memorial lays outside the school in La Loche where 10 years ago a young shooter killed a teacher, a teacher’s aide, and wounded seven others. (Image Credit: The Canadian Press)
Métis Nation to give away 55,000 pounds of potatos in Meadow Lake
Tens of thousands of pounds of rescued potatoes are expected to be distributed to residents in Meadow Lake and surrounding communities through a partnership between the city and Mtis Nation-Saskatchew...
Feb 11, 2026 A heap of potatos. (Image Credit: ID 24890232 © Nikolai Sorokin | Dreamstime.com)
Police identify B.C. shooting suspect, say five students and teacher dead
The person behind one of British Columbia's worst mass killings has been identified as an 18-year-old female dropout who killed family members at home, then gunned down random students at a school bef...
Feb 11, 2026 Police began putting tape out near the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and surrounding buildings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jesse Boily)
Child pornography charges laid against Lloyd man following lengthy RCMP investigation
A 32-year-old Lloydminster man is facing multiple child pornography charges following a years-long investigation involving a specialized Alberta police unit.Lloydminster RCMP said the investigation be...
Feb 11, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 90751059 © Stevanovicigor | Dreamstime.com)
Sask. NDP rallies troops in Prince Albert
Surrounded by over a dozen supporters and members of her caucus, Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck said Prince Albert can expect to see a lot more of the opposition party in the coming months.Tuesday...
Feb 11, 2026 Sask. NDP Leader Carla Beck said crime, youth employment and hospital security are some of the big issues she's hearing from Prince Albert residents. (Image Credit: Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Here's the latest following the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
A total of 10 people are dead after shootings Tuesday in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., including the lone suspect who police say died by suicide. Here are the latest developments. All times Eastern.---1:05 p.m...
Feb 11, 2026 Map locates Tumbler Ridge, B.C. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Vokey)