Battlefords News-Optimist

Finally, for the first time since the COVID-19 crisis hit Saskatchewan, we have seen some sort of glimmer at the end of a long dark tunnel.

Her name is Jeannette Poirier. She’s not a nurse. She’s a custodian.

As of April 10, Saskatchewan has six new confirmed cases and one new presumptive case of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the total to 285 reported cases.

On April 8, 2020, just after 3 p.m., Saskatoon RCMP responded to the report of a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 41, approximately eight kilometers southwest of Aberdeen.

The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce has voiced its approval for the new small-business support measures announced Thursday by Premier Scott Moe and Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison.

A North Battleford man charged with second-degree murder in connection to the death of a 22-year-old woman had his court case adjourned. Keenan Mirasty, 21, appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court April 8 for a show cause hearing.

As of April 9, 2020, Saskatchewan has seven new, confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 278. 165 of the cases are considered active – five fewer than the day before.

Even powerful governors know the taste of fear. If Pilate did not allow Jesus to be crucified, there could be a riot. “Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He had Jesus flogged and handed him over to be crucified ...

Officials from Saskatchewan Health Authority shed some further light on the health care system’s response to COVID-19 in the North region.

The Saskatchewan government has unveiled a couple of measures to help those facing economic challenges during the COVID-19 emergency. One measure is the Saskatchewan Small Business Emergency Payment.