Battlefords News-Optimist

Dear Editor The cartoon in last week’s paper, “Covey,” had me wanting to redraw or add a picture of “Mother Earth smiling for the breath of fresh air, the reprieve from all the pollution.

One of the seven remanded in custody facing numerous offences – including failing to comply with a public health order during the COVID-19 pandemic – was released after a brief court appearance.

The COVID-19 pandemic has meant multitudes of changes to wakes and funerals across the continent. This is no different for Red Pheasant First Nation, which has announced a wake and funeral protocol in keeping with the state of emergency restrictions.

Hazee Awards among those impacted

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, Monday issued the following statement on the second anniversary of the tragic bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos in Saskatchewan: "Two years ago, 16 lives were lost, and many more were changed forever, follow

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, wishes to share the following message from Her Majesty The Queen: "As the people of Canada experience profound and rapid changes to their lives, we are all concerned about

As of April 5, Saskatchewan has 18 new, confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 249. Currently, there are four people in hospital in the province.

As of April 4, Saskatchewan has 11 new, confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 231 reported cases. Currently, there are four people in hospital in the province.

Observations from Isolation

Aren’t you fed up yet with COVID-19? I know I am. I’m fed up experiencing life under the pandemic, and even more fed up covering it. Every day it’s depressing COVID-19 in the news. If you feel depressed about the situation, know you’re not alone.