Battlefords News-Optimist

Battleford and area businesses are working together to bring Easter to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dear Editor I don't know the year this homily was written, but in the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic, it seems more relevant than ever. Those of us living in Saskatchewan, on a farm or in a small town like Rabbit Lake, are even more blessed.

Mayfair News

On April 6, at approximately 2 p.m., the Melville Fire Department and RCMP officers from the Melville and Ituna detachments responded to a fire in a residence located on Third Ave in Goodeve.

Canadian public health guidance related to COVID-19 has been changing as the evidence base and understanding of the illness is rapidly evolving, states a press release from the Council of Chief Medical Officers.

Despite the challenges of a full-blown COVID-19 pandemic that has halted campaigning, there has been some endorsement news from the Conservative leadership race this week. Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk has announced she is endorsing Dr.

Some long-time Battlefords area businesses are managing to continue operating while adapting to social distancing and a drop in customer traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Battleford Furniture Ltd.

As of April 7, Saskatchewan has seven new, confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 260. One hundred and sixty-nine of the cases are considered active. Seven more people have recovered, bringing the provincial total to 88.

One of the annual opportunities for the Battlefords North Stars to find up and coming hockey talent has fallen victim to the COVID-19 pandemic situation.

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