Battlefords News-Optimist

Former Unity Composite High School graduate, Alana Neil, was thrilled to learn an impressive white-tailed buck she mounted would be featured on the cover of North American’s Big Buck magazine. The deer scored 192 2/8 gross inches (188.7/8 net).

Important Reminder about Gathering Sizes and Precautions Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab is reminding people that they need to be safe this fall.

Grocery shopping online is convenient. A convenience farmers fear could put them out of business. A handful of grocery chains supply Canadians with food and, with online sales predicted to surge beyond the pandemic, they’re racing to adapt.

New Democratic Party Leader Ryan Meili promised on Oct. 1 to reduce class sizes in schools should the NDP form government. Meili promised to make $125 million available to address over-crowded classrooms.

On Thursday, Oct. 1, at approximately 3:42 p.m., Saskatchewan RCMP received the report of a driver who was observed driving through a ditch and knocking over signs just north of Osler, along Highway 11. At approximately 3:45 p.m.

There are 13 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on October 2, bringing the total to 1,940 reported cases. The new cases are located in the North Central (1), North East (1), Saskatoon (6), Central East (4) and South Central (1) zones.

On Wednesday, Sept. 30, at approximately 3:15 a.m.

Letter to the Editor

Four people arrested by the North Battleford Gang Task Force during a traffic stop have been released from custody.

Regina – As part of the Saskatchewan Party’s focus on “affordability” in this election, Leader Scott Moe announced on Oct.