Battlefords News-Optimist

Charges were dropped against two people who were the first to be charged under the Saskatchewan Public Health Act during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As of June 1, there is one new case of COVID-19. The new case is in the Regina region. The provincial total remains at 646 reported cases.

Bail hearings for two co-accused charged in connection to a major drug bust north of Biggar were adjourned again. Mitch Hutchinson, 49, had show cause hearings on May 21, 22nd and 29th in Saskatoon Provincial Court but still hasn’t been released.

Friday marks an important day for the future star players of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. June 5 is the date for the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s bantam draft.

60 years of breeding go into hardy variety

The city of North Battleford is planning to bring in a new tracking service on their website that can deal with complaints about potholes and other service requests in the city.

Years ago I found a post card that I posted above my computer and it’s perfect for what I’d like to share this week. Here goes: “A bird does not sing because it has an answer but because it has a song.

North Battleford will be able to complete its final phase main runway rehabilitation this year with news of matching funding from the province. The province has included Cameron McIntosh Airport as part of its $1.

Giant Tiger has purchased the Wetaskiwin and North Battleford stores from its parent company, The North West Company, which means the stores, which were slated to be closed, will remain open and under direct ownership of Giant Tiger Stores Limited Ma

UPDATE: The area is no longer under a wind warning, although winds for today are forecast at 30 to 50 km/h from the northwest, lightening up overnight wito about 20 km/h Tuesday.