Battlefords News-Optimist

A trial for a northern Saskatchewan man charged with second-degree murder was delayed due to COVID-19. Thomas Johnny Bernard Ross, 31, of Sandy Bay, had an appearance in Pelican Narrows Circuit Court May 20 to speak to his matter.

Water Security Agency is issuing a high streamflow advisory for all reaches of the North Saskatchewan River within the province.

Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre announced Friday morning the province’s new inactive well program, which will access $400 million over two years.

As of May 22, Saskatchewan has five new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 627. Four of the new cases are in the Far North and one is in the South. Of the 627 reported cases, 99 are considered active.

Saskatchewan courts are easing some restrictions on access starting June 1 that have been in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. In late March the courts reduced services.

By Mark Puleo, AccuWeather staff writer The year's hottest season continues to get hotter in Canada, as AccuWeather forecasts a particularly warm summer for much of Canada in 2020.

Herb Axten’s close proximity to the Montana border is more of a headache than a help since the COVID-19 pandemic hit North America.

A bail hearing for a Meadow Lake man charged with robbery and several firearms offences was adjourned. Many cases are being adjourned due to the COVID-19 pandemic causing a backlog.

On May 20, between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., officers from the La Loche RCMP Detachment were stationed on Highway 155 just south of the town limits and north of the Provincial Check Stop.

The Battlefords Agricultural Society board of directors and staff have announced, “It is with extreme sadness that Battlefords Agricultural Society Inc.