Battlefords News-Optimist

Saskatchewan’s active drilling rig count has remained flat since Oct. 10, with 17 rigs in the field as of Nov. 2, according to Rig Locator (riglocator.ca). The active drilling rig count is the leading indicator of activity in the oilpatch.

On Sunday, Nov. 1, around 10 a.m., Rosthern RCMP responded to the report of a collision involving a car and a train in the town of Rosthern at the railway crossing along Highway 312.

There are 74 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on November 2, 2020, bringing the provincial total to date to 3,292 cases.

The Battlefords AAA Stars are finally back in action, as they began their U18 season on the road against one of the new teams in the league, the Warman Wildcats.

The Battlefords Sharks have ended their preseason on a good note, winning 4-1 on the road against Saskatoon Stars in female U18 action. The Sharks exploded for four goals in the second period for the win.

This is Veterans Week, and to commemorate our nation’s veterans the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70 held a flag raising at North Battleford City Hall.

Helping the community where he was born, Dr. Ivar Mendez has decided to take a six-month unpaid leave as department head of surgery at the University of Saskatchewan beginning Jan. 1 to provide pandemic support in Bolivia.

The Battlefords North Stars have finished their preseason and now look forward to beginning the regular season Friday night — against the same opponent.

Two candidates are in the running for the Northern Lights School Division subdivision four as the election date draws closer. Incumbent Lorna Black and new candidate Rose Richardson are both vying for the position.

Two candidates are in the running for the Northern Lights School Division subdivision eight as the election date draws near. Incumbent Harry A. Morin, Jr. and new candidate Marina Dumas are both vying for the position.