Battlefords News-Optimist

Here are some highlights from the latest COVID-19 news conference in Regina attended by Minister of Health Paul Merriman and chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. Perhaps the biggest news was what was not announced Wednesday.

Issues surrounding COVID-19 have been a prime topic for Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk lately in the House of Commons.

Two residents who tested positive for COVID-19 in the North (1) and Regina (1) zones, have died. One individual, from the North zone, was in the 80+ age category. One individual, from the Regina zone, was in the 60-79 age category.

On Dec. 1 at approximately 7:20 p.m., Warman RCMP along with the Delisle Fire Department and Saskatoon EMS responded to a four-vehicle collision along Highway 7 between Delisle and Laura. An RCMP Collision Reconstructionist also attended.

Researchers study profitable and eco-friendly method for turning biomass into biochemicals, green hydrogen

A Saskatoon man accused of robbing numerous businesses, residences and vehicles across central Saskatchewan was re-arrested. Cody Kemick, 37, failed to appear in court in October and was arrested and remanded in custody. At a bail hearing on Nov.

There may not be rides home courtesy of Operation Red Nose and their volunteers this holiday season, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be idle this winter. They have launched an online awareness campaign from Dec.

Newly minted Regina University MLA Aleana Young asked her first question in question period on Dec. 1, focusing on supporting small business owners during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The morning of the Speech from the Throne, Nov. 30, the Buffalo Party of Saskatchewan didn’t have any members taking their seats.

NDP focus on COVID-19 response in first question period