Battlefords News-Optimist

Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, called yesterday to wish me a happy birthday.

New Democratic Leader Ryan Meili again asked the Saskatchewan Party government in question period on April 12 about moving front-line workers to the head of the line for the COVID-19 vaccine.

With 2021 being a revaluation year for tax purposes, properties in Saskatchewan have been revalued. and at this time of year most municipalities have their assessment rolls open and property owners have the opportunity to appeal their assessments.

The shovels are in the ground for the expansion project at Villa Pascal. Members of the board for the Villa Pascal long term care facility were on hand Thursday for the official start of construction.

The Allen Sapp Gallery is presenting Sewing for Youth classes for those looking to learn how to use a sewing machine. The classes are scheduled for May 11 and 12 between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day.

The Western Development Museum in North Battleford has launched its first virtual escape room. According to the museum, participants will virtually enter various buildings in its Heritage Farm and Village.

Robyn Silvernagle is stepping aside temporarily from her curling team as she expects to become a mom. It was announced Monday that Silvernagle and her husband Chad Guidinger are expecting a child this October.

All charges against an Onion Lake woman arrested in a huge drug bust earlier this year were stayed. Bianca Lasas, 20, was facing numerous drug trafficking and firearms offences.

A man and woman charged in an incident where a homeowner was allegedly forced to turn over his car keys appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court April 8.

There are more complaints about living conditions at Valleyview Tower II in North Battleford, and this time the issue is heading to a residential tenancies hearing.