Battlefords News-Optimist

There are four new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on August 20, bringing the total to 1,590 total cases. The new cases are located in the Saskatoon (1) and South Central (3) zones. Of the 1,590 reported cases, 149 are considered active.

A third taxi cab company now has city approval to be in business in North Battleford under its new vehicle for hire bylaw.

The Town of Battleford has approved a water distribution agreement to supply water to Poundmaker Cree Nation.

All sports and extracurriculars suspended throughout Living Sky School Division for the month

The Town of Battleford has decided to extend its funding agreement with Destination Battlefords through 2022. The decision of council was to go with a two year extension running at the same cost as before at around $48,000 annually.

From the province: Warm temperatures have continued to rapidly develop and ripen crops, with some reports of premature ripening.

In a decision that has big implications for the North Battleford Comp Vikings, the Saskatoon Secondary Schools Athletic Directorate has cancelled fall sports in 2020 due to COVID-19.

A bail hearing for a man charged with holding a girl against her will for four days at a remote cabin didn’t proceed Aug. 13 as scheduled and was adjourned by consent of both the Crown prosecutor and defence.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced another postponement to the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s induction ceremony in Battleford. The latest postponement is until May 2021.

The North Battleford Part-time Firefighters Association is reporting they raised over $3,000 in their second annual sandbag fundraiser.