Battlefords News-Optimist

Travel not recommended

Vaccines Reported An additional 5,038 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 149,209.

Return to play plan rejected by government

The North Battleford Parks and Recreation Department is noting a recent honour accorded to one of their own.

The date is set to clean up North Battleford. April 22 is the date for Community Cleanup Day in the city. The event coincides with Earth Day 2021. It was confirmed at Monday’s city council meeting.

The City of North Battleford is offering a letter of support to the Battlefords Agricutural Society. The letter of support is being provided to help the Ag Society in their effort to lobby the province for funding support.

On March 19, Battlefords RCMP detachment members initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Territorial and Highway 4.

On March 21, at approximately 9 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a 911 complaint to the 1200 block of 103rd Street for a vehicle that had been stolen by suspects with weapons.

Baljennie News

Among the multitude of events grounded by the COVID-19 pandemic has been the “dig safe” safety breakfasts put on by the Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance. These are the breakfast events held annually during the spring throughout the province.