Battlefords News-Optimist

A trial is set for a man who was the subject of an RCMP public safety warning after he had evaded police for eight months. The trial for Jonathan Swiftwolfe, 24, is scheduled for May 17 in North Battleford Provincial Court.

Each spring, Saint Mary School hosts their Annual Project Fair week. Due to COVID-19, it was closed to visitors this year but that did not keep students and staff from proceeding and finding creative ways to connect with parents and the public.

The University of Saskatchewan’s Canadian Hub for Applied and Social Research (CHASR) recently conducted a Canada-wide survey to see what impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Canadians and found Canadians foresee some positive outcomes from the C

SaskTel says new cell towers should help solve the problem of cell coverage gaps in certain areas of the province, including gaps along the borders. SaskTel has long had a problem in border areas.

From now until May 24, 2021, Health Canada is calling for public consultation on new guidelines for plant breeding innovation.

The new advertising and sponsorship policy in Battleford got tweaked on Monday.

An upgrade at the water plant in Battleford got the approval of town council Monday.

The Battle River Settlement Association has been dissolved as of March 23, 2021, and it was up to town council Monday to decide what to do with its remaining funds.

Friday, April 9, 10-10:30 a.m. is the time set for “Light It Up for The Lighthouse” event, a collaborative fundraiser with The Lighthouse and Liberty Athletics.

Saskatoon lawyer Blaine Beaven said he needs time to “digest” the Crown’s response to his proposed resolution for accused killer Shari Heathen. “The Crown responded to my proposal late yesterday,” Beaven told Lloydminster Provincial Court on April 6.