Battlefords News-Optimist

Saskatchewan RCMP officers are working with Saskatchewan Health Authorities to investigate calls about people violating public health orders and not abiding by the mandatory self-isolation. The mandatory order came into effect March 21.

"We're going to be full-blown 5,000 cases in North Battleford in two weeks."

Non-violent inmates being held on remand in Saskatchewan’s jails may be released while they wait for trial.

By: Jordan Stricker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: Estevan Mercury The last week in Saskatchewan politics was about as chaotic as it can get.

In a news release the town of Battleford states it will not be disconnecting water services during the Saskatchewan Government’s State of Emergency. According to the town, utility bills will be mailed/emailed at the end of April.

The province of Saskatchewan has announced there are 14 new, confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Monday. That brings the total province-wide to 66 cases. Of those 65 are confirmed while only one case is presumptive positive.

North West Terminal Inc. has announce a name change to its alcohol division. It is now North West Pure Alcohol & Spritis (nwPURE) from North West Bio-Energy Ltd.

The Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo scheduled for April 24, 25 and 26 has been postponed indefinitely.

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a host of local closures, cancellations, and postponements of activities in the Battlefords. The situation keeps changing day by day.

52 confirmed or presumptive cases