Battlefords News-Optimist

Two University of Saskatchewan-led research teams have been awarded a total of $400,000 in federal funding to expand the reach of innovative digital technology projects aimed at meeting mental health needs of people coping with physical distancing an

The protagonist of Morgan Murray’s acclaimed debut novel, Dirty Birds , like Murray, has Saskatchewan roots.

There are 36 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on October 17, bringing the total to 2,306 cases.

On Oct. 16 at approximately 5:40 p.m., Pinehouse Lake RCMP was informed that 29-year-old Travis Tyler Smith had escaped custody. Smith was suspected to have left the Besnard Lake Correctional Facility at around 2:10 p.m. on Oct. 16.

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CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement Saturday: “There have been 194,106 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,722 deaths.

Popular Celtic band with deep roots in the Battlefords, Back of the Bus, area is performing at She-NANIGAN’S on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 9 p.m.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is restricting visits to Northlands Pioneers Lodge Long Term Care in Meadow Lake immediately, after a positive COVID-19 case in the facility.

There is good news for hockey fans in the Battlefords and throughout the province: the SJHL has been approved to play by the Sask. Health Authority.

Fort Saskatchewan, Alta – The General Investigation Section of the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP have arrested and charged a 27-year-old male in connection with an alleged sexual assault.