Battlefords News-Optimist

The provincial government is recommending schools enact protocols like wearing masks in high traffic areas, but not mandating it.

After suffering from a strange undiagnosed illness, a Saskatchewan man hopes the province will offer tests to detect COVID-19 antibodies. Antibody testing may determine if someone had COVID-19.

On Friday, Aug. 7, Colin Evan Lemaigre born March 9, 1987, was charged with being unlawfully at large as per Section 145(1) of the Criminal Code. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Lemaigre on this date. During the overnight hours of Aug.

Urban housing starts in July in Saskatchewan increased by 506 per cent, compared to July 2019, which was the highest percentage increase among the provinces, the provincial government said in a news release on Aug. 11.

On Aug. 12 at approximately 3:20 a.m., a lone male entered a business on the 1700 block of 100th Street and demanded cash. The male threatened staff and fled the location with a small amount of cash.

Regina – Saskatchewan NDP education critic Regina-Lakeview MLA Carla Beck said on Aug.

The sod was officially turned Wednesday for the Canadian Mental Health Association’s long-anticipated rental housing project in North Battleford.

There are five new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on Aug. 12, bringing the total to 1,484 cases in Saskatchewan. The new cases are located in the Regina (4) and North Central (1) zones.

A Prince Albert man facing child porn charges failed to appear in court and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. Nick Daniels, 32, was scheduled to appear in Prince Albert Provincial Court Aug. 11 on charges of possession of child porn.

The Capitol Theatre in North Battleford has announced it will be showing new releases beginning Friday, Aug. 14. According to their Facebook page, cinemas will be opening four days a week, on Fridays, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesdays.