Battlefords News-Optimist

Extreme cold warnings on the day of the Saskatchewan Hospital Legacy Trail committee held their second tour out on the grounds of the site of the now demolished building. Joe Campbell and Valerie Higgs came to put up signs where the trail will be in the future. People opted to stay in their cars to drive it instead of risking frostbite by walking.

Provincial auditor says 2,200 health care professionals needed; Merriman says government will implement all the recommendations.

Auditor’s report includes findings on SHA staff shortages, PST compliance, and segregation of inmates.

Battlefords RCMP will be at the Co-op mall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 10, accepting non-perishable food donations for BDFRC, and RCMP will be accepting donations for Miywasin Kikanow from 6:30 to 8 pm, on Dec. 20 at Rotary Plaza.

Prince Albert Police Service’s Proactive Policing Unit are trying to identify trends or similarities in the incidents.

Museum hosts Winter Fun Fest Dec. 10.

Finance Minister Donna Harpauer confirms the cheques are in the mail.

Government introduces Saskatchewan Revenue Agency Act, aimed at establishing a new Crown corporation to take over control of provincial portion of corporate income tax.

Latest legislation will provide municipalities and park authorities discretion to designate outdoor public places such as parks, for consumption of beverage alcohol

Grand Slam of Curling back in action.