Battlefords News-Optimist

A new feature is to be included on the City of North Battleford website in the coming weeks. City Manager Randy Patrick says the city will be listing its tenders on their website at www.cityofnb.ca .

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, my future is like flying a kite in a strong wind. I told Ed, my old neighbour, I think my summer travel plans are slipping out of my control.

Cases on the uptick

Folks, my focus today is on vaccines. Yes, I am that old. I can confirm that indeed I have received my first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, from the Saskatchewan Health Authority drive-thru in Battleford. There isn’t much to say about it, really.

The nomination period is under way for the 2021 Saskatchewan Métis Nation elections. Those running have until April 29 at 2 p.m. to complete and file Nomination Papers with the Chief Electoral Officer or with a Regional Returning Officer.

An alleged street gang member accused of shooting at RCMP has pleaded guilty. Danny Lee Weeseekase, 38, from Makwa Sahgaiehcan First nation, changed his not guilty plea to guilty in Lloydminster Provincial Court today. Weeseekase was arrested on Jan.

One of two men accused of discharging a firearm at a home on Onion Lake Cree Nation, Sask., had a bail hearing today. The show cause hearing for Gerome Christopher Okemow, 20, from Onion Lake Cree Nation, was held in Lloydminster Provincial Court.

An Onion Lake Cree Nation man was charged with manslaughter for the death of 26-year-old Braeden Sparvier, also of Onion Lake. Earlier this year Twobears Bird, 22, was charged with accessory to murder.

The drive-thru immunization clinic in Battleford is open Monday, April 26, until 8 p.m. and Tuesday, April 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. at 391 Yellowhead Alley.

Appointments may be available at select pharmacies in 14 Saskatchewan communities scheduled to start receiving vaccine on April 29 as part of a pilot program to offer COVID-19 vaccinations.