Battlefords News-Optimist

One new death is being reported Wednesday in the North West in the provincial government’s COVID-19 report. The death was of a person in the 40-49 age group from the North West zone.

Vaccines Reported An additional 13,719 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,247,253. Over half a million Saskatchewan residents are now fully vaccinated.

The king of Westside Outlaws street gang was handed 412 days in prison for weapons-related offences. Terrance Stonechild, 33, appeared in Lloydminster Provincial Court July 7 by CCTV from Saskatoon Correctional Centre.

An Onion Lake man pleaded not guilty today in Lloydminster Provincial Court for his part in a violent home invasion.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has announced it is launching a new website that will help residents receive emergency information. The new site at saskpublicsafety.

I’m not sure if July 4 celebrations were different this year for our U.S. neighbours, but here in Canada our recognition of July 1, Canada Day, certainly was. In fact, it could be said that anything but enthusiasm marked the day for many people.

Artistic Nomad Productions has announced it is bringing J.J. Voss to the Battlefords in a backyard concert this month. It happens July 14 at 1322 - 96 St., North Battleford. The show begins at 7 p.m. and people are asked to bring their lawn chair.

FCC supports projects

“Young loggerhead shrikes ‑ threatened, prairie songbirds ‑ are going to be out over the next couple of weeks near their nests, learning to perfect their hunting and impaling skills,” says Rebecca Magnus, habitat stewardship co-ordinator with Nature

Container gardening is a great art and can even make gardening easier. Anywhere in the landscape containers can have a place. As life evolves we often have less space to garden in and time always seems to be in short supply.