Battlefords News-Optimist

When you meet David Milgaard he comes across as just a typical guy. As a father of two teenagers, he talks about camping, and speaks with pride about his daughter’s high marks in school and his son’s sense of social justice.

A movement to cancel Canada Day has swept the nation following recent discoveries of unmarked residential school graves, and several communities in Saskatchewan have joined the motion, including Regina.

Finance Minister and Deputy Premier Donna Harpauer released her final financial report on the 2020-21 fiscal year on Wednesday, sharing that the province’s deficit is less than previously anticipated. Saskatchewan shows a $1.

With declining COVID-19 case trends in the province, the daily COVID-19 vaccination and case news release will be issued on weekdays with the exception of statutory holidays.

The majority of crops in the province are in fair to good condition.

Soon, families will be able to find blue pop-up tents on playgrounds in Light of Christ School Division where kids can read books and take part in activities.

The Saskatchewan High School Athletics Association has recognized a number of individuals with awards.

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is calling for the Roman Catholic Church to follow through with a promise to provide $25 million to Residential Schools survivors.

RCMP Report

Warning: Readers may find some details disturbing A Saskatchewan company was fined $350,000 for the death of one of its employees. The ruling against BLS Asphalt was handed down in Weyburn Provincial Court.