Battlefords News-Optimist

Polls are open in Battleford as voters decide who will sit on town council next term.

The Battlefords AAA Stars were among a number of teams whose games on the weekend were cancelled due to bad weather. The Stars were scheduled to host the Saskatoon Blazers at home Saturday.

A decision Monday on whether a teacher accused of sexually assaulting six students in Saskatchewan is guilty or innocent was adjourned due to inclement weather that hit the province.

A Canadian research team has conducted the first global study of the link between COVID-19 and celiac disease, and revealed those with celiac disease are not at higher risk of contracting COVID-19.

11:14 PM CST Sunday Snowfall warning ended for: R.M. of Battle River including Sweet Grass Res. and Delmas R.M. of Britannia including Hillmond R.M. of Buffalo including Wilkie and Phippen R.M. of Cut Knife including Cut Knife R.M.

Living Sky School Division says all schools will be closed due to the weather Monday.

This evening, November 8, 2020, around 8:15 p.m.

Warman RCMP warm the Yellowhead Highway, or Highway 16, is covered with ice and snow between Langham and Borden. These difficult road conditions are making the Borden Bridge Valley impassable for semis and other heavy vehicles going northwest.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has issued the following statement on the death of Alex Trebek: "Today, we lost a proud Canadian and beloved TV star who was a familiar face to millions of people across North America and around the world.

Submitted Sunday, on Indigenous Veterans Day, the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian War Museum honoured the service of Indigenous veteran Philip Favel.