Battlefords News-Optimist

Wednesday afternoon, at approximately 3 p.m., members from the Hutterian Emergency Aquatic Response Team (HEART) recovered the body of the six-year-old boy who disappeared in Makwa Lake on June 23.

There are 11 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on August 6, bringing the total to 1,387 cases. The new cases are located in the South Central (9), Saskatoon (1) and South West (1) zones.

A Prince Albert man has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault charges stemming from 2011. Jason Glen Dreaver, 39, had an appearance in Prince Albert Provincial Court on July 29.

Two charges were dropped against an Onion Lake man charged in connection to the death of a man whose body was found in a slough. Danny Boy Thunder Makokis, 31, had an appearance in Lloydminster Provincial Court Aug.

For the past couple of weeks, we have been focused on how to save your own seeds. We have covered some technical points such as basic pollination, flower type and a bit about the genetics behind saving seeds.

As hard as it is for me to believe, it’s 17 years ago this fall since we moved to British Columbia. There are so many memories of the joyful reunion with our sons, their wives and our two granddaughters .One in particular stands out.

Battlefords RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 30-year-old Labrina Shirley from North Battleford. RCMP are concerned about her well-being and believe she may be in a vulnerable state.

A preliminary hearing is set for an Onion Lake man charged with shooting his neighbour. Christopher Cook, 26, had two more court appearances in Lloydminster Provincial Court Aug.

Saskatchewan Education Minister and Deputy Premier, Gordon Wyant, spoke on Aug. 4 about eight areas teachers and staff will be focusing on to keep children safe as they head back to school.

With the Saskatchewan government’s release of their Safe Schools Plan, local school divisions continue to work on what their reopening will look like. Saskatchewan Education Minister and Deputy Premier Gordon Wyant spoke on Aug.