Battlefords News-Optimist

The Canadian Press Cream of Wheat and Mrs. Butterworth are the latest brands reckoning with racially charged logos. The soul-searching comes in the wake of PepsiCo's announcement Wednesday that it's renaming its Aunt Jemima syrup brand. Mars Inc.

The provincial government has released guidelines for the return to classroom learning in the fall on Thursday. The announcement was made by education minister Gord Wyant at a news conference at the legislature.

There are 15 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan to report on June 18, 2020, bringing the provincial total to 708. Fourteen of the new cases are in the South region.

From the city's news release, here is a rundown of construction work happening: 100th Street 12th to 14th Avenue Underground Utility work is planned to begin July 2 with the replacement of water mains and underground building service connections.

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I shared with Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, that social distancing is hard on a talker like me.

Customers seeking food security

Seeding is virtually complete in Saskatchewan, with 99 per cent of the crop now planted. Strong winds have continued throughout the province this week and the drying conditions have some producers concerned about moisture conditions.

On Thursday June 11, 2020 a 23-year-old female was reported missing to the Battlefords RCMP. Missing is Shania Martell, who also goes by Shania Thomas of Sweetgrass First Nation, Saskatchewan. Ms. Martell is described as 5'2" tall and 120 lbs.