Battlefords News-Optimist

Vaccines Reported An additional 9,427 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 679,274.

Momentum keeps building for Biggar’s revitalization project, which landed a big time Hollywood endorsement this past week.

A 24-year-old woman was sentenced to six months in jail followed by a three-month conditional sentence for taking Battlefords RCMP on a high-speed chase last month.

Historic relic discovered in old St. Vital Church

From the province: Even with the prolonged rain experienced across the province over the week, producers were still able to seed throughout all regions.

From the province: Following the release of a record-setting Fall Tender Schedule this past September, the Ministry of Highways is marking May 27 as the unofficial start to the 2021 road construction season.

From the province: The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA) is warning investors about iMetals Group, claiming to be based in Spain, and ucMetals Ltd., claiming to be based in the United Kingdom.

From the province: Age Eligibility Eligibility criteria for FIRST DOSES is open to age 12 and older – note that only the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for use with residents aged 12 to 17 .

A man charged with second-degree murder in the death of Damian Moosomin will have a psychiatric assessment to determine whether he is fit to stand trial.

A Kindersley mom charged with second-degree murder for the death of her infant daughter pleaded guilty to the lesser offence of manslaughter.