Battlefords News-Optimist

Two Saskatchewan residents from the Far North region who tested positive for COVID-19 have died: one is an individual in their 80s and the other is an individual in their 60s. This brings the total number of deaths in the province to 10.

Fort Battleford National Historic Site has announced it will re-open with limited visitor access and basic services beginning June 1.

Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk was in the House of Commons this week to speak out against a notion to suspend regular sittings until the fall.

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Submitted The Aquadell Flyers Baseball Team has been selected to be inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, Team Category, this year on Aug. 15 in Battleford. The Aquadell Flyers operated from 1947 to 1972.

Flashback to 2007 when Nellie Furtado hosted the Juno Awards in Saskatoon. Canadian rapper K-OS wanted cheerleaders as part of his live performance for the televised Junos.

A 22-year-old North Battleford man charged in connection to the murder of Ryan Gatzke, 27, was scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court May 26. Isaac Melko’s appearance was adjourned until next month.

A 19-year-old man charged with second-degree murder, sexual assault and aggravated assault was released from custody on bail. Nathan Waditaka was released with conditions after a judicial hearing in Prince Albert Court of Queen’s Bench May 26.