Pattison Media President Rod Schween (right) and General Manager Karl Johnston (left) at the 86th annual WAB conference in Banff. (Teena Monteleone/paNOW)

By paNOW Staff

WAB Awards

Pattison Media recognized for community service and digital innovation

Jun 10, 2022 | 8:33 AM

The Western Association of Broadcasters (WAB) awarded Pattison Media Saskatchewan with two prestigious awards at its 86th annual conference in Banff, Alberta Thursday night.

The Gold Medal Awards are presented to WAB member stations for outstanding contributions to the Canadian broadcasting industry in the areas of community service or digital innovation.

The news team of paNOW.com received a Gold Medal Award for Community Service because of their ongoing coverage on the issue of homelessness in the city. The stories they told helped to initiate a dialogue that would benefit the community. Following several news reports, the City of Prince Albert announced a Homelessness Action Initiative.

The Western Assoc. of Broadcasters recognized Pattison Media with two awards. (Teena Monteleone/paNOW)

Pattison Media’s HuskieFAN also received a Gold Medal Award for Digital Innovation.

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