Battlefords News-Optimist

The province has release a list of flights to Saskatchewan with confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board.

Carol and Treverr Poole from Eda, attended the Alpaca Halter and Fleece Show in Bayreauth, Germany where she was allowed to scribe at the fleece show and be ring master at the halter show. She is so appreciative to Robin Naseman for being her mentor.

Everyone's life has changed with new restrictions reducing the important social part of our lives to nil. If we each do our part and isolate ourselves for at least two weeks, we should see the spread of the virus slow down.

To minimize the spread of COVID-19, every function, but or small, has either been postponed or cancelled. News of the pandemic seems to be everywhere. I am journaling updates from news media for future generations to read.

Update Wednesday

Surprisingly, it has been business as usual at the food bank in downtown North Battleford.

By: Jordan Stricker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: Estevan Mercury As the number of confirmed cases continues to rise, the Saskatchewan Health Authority [SHA] estimates the province could see 9,000-15,000 deaths from COVID-19.

The city of Noth Battleford has announced that all outdoor playgrounds in the city are being closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

John Cairns’ Leg Watch

SHA to expand capacity, looking at field hospitals in community centres and gymnasiums