Battlefords News-Optimist

For the week ending at 4 p.m. on May 7, one positive COVID-19 case was reported in the Light of Christ Catholic Schools Division.

Vaccines Reported An additional 10,530 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 491,440.

RCMP have charged a sixth person, a young offender, with accessory after the fact in relation to the murder of Damian Moosomin.

Around 4 p.m. on May 6, Esterhazy RCMP responded to a complaint of a single vehicle rollover on Highway 8 south of Langenburg. Initial investigation has revealed one vehicle was travelling southbound on Highway #8 when it left the roadway.

A former Saskatchewan hockey coach charged with a sexual assault that allegedly occurred three decades ago was given bail. Bernard Charles Lynch, 66, of Alberta made his first court appearance on May 5 and a release order was granted.

A total fire ban is in force in the Town of Battleford from April 28, 2021 until further notice.

Submitted by SaskTel SaskTel continues to see record data usage across its network as we approach Mother’s Day. Historically, Mother’s Day has always been known as the busiest day of the year for placing voice calls.

At their latest COVID-19 update on Thursday, the province unveiled its plans to administer second doses of COVID-19 vaccine to the public, as well as plans to include youth in the vaccine rollout. Health minister Paul Merriman, Sask.

A Lloydminster woman who was wanted for armed robbery was arrested by police and is now seeking bail. Kacey Dillon, 20, is charged in relation to an armed robbery at a Lloydminster hotel.

Hello once more. If April showers are supposed to bring May flowers, we may not have any this spring. It has been a dry spring so far.