Battlefords News-Optimist

With COVID-19 wreaking havoc on revenue estimates, the government of Saskatchewan has opted to present scaled-down budget estimates Wednesday instead of a full budget.

Provincial budget addresses longstanding need

The province has announced eight presumptive new cases of COVID-19 in the province bringing the total up to 16.

Less than a year after arriving in North Battleford, Giant Tiger is pulling out of the city. The North West Company Inc. confirmed in an email to the News-Optimist that they are closing.

Adjusting to a new way of life will be like in the old days when one had a horse to travel with and nowhere but your own little community to travel in.

Every time one turns on the television or read daily newspapers, the topics are COVID-19 and the drop in oil prices. COVID-19 can kill people, collapsing oil prices are devastating to our local economy. Yes, this spring is tough in a few areas.

The Borden Friendship Club held their regular business meeting March 11, with 17 members out. The annual meeting set for April 8 will be at 7 p.m., following the regular meeting.

Baljennie News

As the COVID-19 global pandemic continues to evolve, pharmacists are becoming increasingly mindful about the need to carefully manage our drug supply to weather some of the long-term impacts of the disease across the globe.

The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act ensuring employees have access to job protected leaves during a public health emergency.