Battlefords News-Optimist

There are 186 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on May 11, along with four new deaths reported. Three deaths were in the North West zone from the following age groups: 30 to 39, 70 to 79 and 80+.

The Territorial Mall Co-op Gas bar has officially reopened following a multi-million dollar renovation project over the past year. Discovery Co-op held its grand re-opening Tuesday morning at the gas bar.

The COVID-19 vaccination drive thru at 391 Yellowhead Highway is scheduled to be open Wednesday and Friday, May 12 and 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Effective, 8 a.m.

Here are some highlights from the latest COVID-19 news conference featuring Premier Scott Moe and Saskatchewan chief medical health officer Dr.

On May 7, Porcupine Plain RCMP responded to a theft complaint in a rural area. An individual had left some posts piled on a property they planned on fencing, only to find they’d gone missing.

Vaccines Reported An additional 3,050 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 530,307.

A lawyer wants the court to rule a Biggar man is Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) for assaulting three people with his vehicle, pointing a firearm at a person, escaping police custody and stealing a vehicle.

Sask Lotteries have unveiled the latest winner of its LOTTO MAX draw. Robert Patton had the winning LOTTO MAX combo ticket on the March 26 draw, winning $187,583.40. He purchased the winning ticket at Cree Way Gas West, 2511 22nd St.

For the first time, researchers have mapped groundwater circulation up to five kilometres below the surface — one of the first attempts to document the deepest parts of the hydrologic cycle.

Although I’ve always been an outgoing person, during this past year I’ve gone out of my way to encourage everyone I meet. Mask wearing has made the adventure even more interesting since I’m never quite sure who I’m talking to.