Battlefords News-Optimist

The RCMP Academy in Regina has ceased most of its training, some trainees are being sent home and all incoming troops have been postponed.

The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce has welcomed a number of measures brought in by the province Friday to address COVID-19.

The province of Saskatchewan had announced six new presumptive cases of COVID-19. It brings the overall total to 26 cases: eight are confirmed and 18 are presumptive.

The case against two women charged in connection to the murder of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere, 25, of Edmonton was adjourned due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

North Battleford has sent out a news release reminding residents that the only flushable wipes that they should be flushing is toilet paper.

The sentencing of a man found guilty last month in Saskatoon Court of Queen’s Bench was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cory Smockum, 38, was found guilty on Feb.

Next week's Battlefords Citizen of the Year Awards banquet, scheduled for March 26 at Gold Eagle Event Centre, has been postponed to the fall. A new date and time are yet to be finalized and will be announced once available.

The arrival of Col. Chris Hadfield in the Battlefords will have to wait until after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.

The North Battleford Public Library is closing indefinitely effective Friday, March 20. The announcement is being made as a precaution to limit the community spread of COVID-19.

A man wanted on outstanding warrants for a sex crime was arrested, said Prince Albert RCMP on March 19. Jason Glen Dreaver, 39, from Muskoday First Nation is charged with sexual assault, and two counts of failing to appear in court. On Feb.