Battlefords News-Optimist

Asking the province for help with food resources

The Battlefords Humane Society is having to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic situation.

Wisps of snow swirl across the narrow highway that gently rises and falls over rolling hills as you drive into Treaty 6 Territory north of Lloydminster.

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations has declared a state of emergency because of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. In a statement, FSIN chief Bobby Cameron outlined the gravity of the situation faced by First Nations in the province.

Agrimex among postponements

Curling season has come to a premature end for Twin Rivers Curling Club. The club announced Monday they have suspended all play for the remainder of the season, in a post on their Facebook page.

Saulteaux Heritage School organized this year’s fishing derby on Murray Lake recently.

Members of the Prince Albert Integrated Crime Reduction Team seized firearms and weapons after a police investigation on March 17.

Add the Kiwanis Music Festival to the long list of events cancelled due to COVID-19. The event was scheduled for March 24-April 5.

A state of emergency has been declared in Saskatchewan this afternoon over the COVID-19 pandemic. The following measures have been announced today by the province: Public gatherings larger than 50 people are prohibited.