Battlefords News-Optimist

Friday March 20th, the Saskatchewan Health Authority issued a public service announcement for the residents of Rosthern and the surrounding area serviced by the Rosthern Hospital.

The economic cost of COVID-19 is hitting northern Saskatchewan — causing closures and lost jobs. Cameco’s shutdown of the Cigar Lake mine, combined with that of partner company Orano Canada’s McClean Lake mill, are now taking place.

In response to growing demands for food to families across the province, Food Banks of Saskatchewan has launched a $6M province-wide campaign top ensure families do not go hungry in the coming six months. Donations are being accepted at: www.

We are staying home and surviving, so far. How long this mess will last is really anybody's guess. Those who depend on weekly or monthly pay cheques will be suffering while waiting for the process of getting help to them unfolds.

Mayfair News

“Sometimes I’m terrified of my heart; of its constant hunger for whatever it is it wants.” – Edgar Allan Poe Nathaniel Kenneth Carrier, 28, previously posted that ominous quote on his Facebook page.

Now up to 206 overall cases

The province has updated its list of affected flights with confirmed cases of COVID-19. This list consists of flights returning to Saskatchewan with confirmed cases.

The Battlefords AAA Stars are in search of a new head coach. It was announced Wednesday that Brett Parker has departed as head coach after almost two years at the helm.

Submitted Morneau Shepell, the leading provider of total well-being, mental health and digital mental health services in Canada, has announced the results of its new Mental Health Index, which includes a measure of how the pandemic is impacting Canad