Battlefords News-Optimist

Update: On March 16, Luke Cook was arrested without incident in Black Lake, SK. His first court appearance is June 1, 2021 in Black Lake.

On the one-year anniversary of the declaration of the global pandemic, the Government of Saskatchewan announced on March 11 nearly $29 million in approved funding to support schools during the pandemic.

Regina – When you call in to a Saskatchewan Crown corporation, there’s some expectation that the person answering is based in Saskatchewan. At least that’s what RM of Willow Bunch Reeve Patrick Therrien thinks.

Due to the successful launch of Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 booking system, booking eligibility is being expanded to include Saskatchewan residents ages 80 and over. Starting March 12 at 8 a.m.

A resolution offer between the Crown and defence for an Alberta man arrested by North Battleford RCMP is on the table.

Vaccines Reported An additional 1,493 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 95,879.

Regina – Saskatchewan passed a new trespassing law several years ago, of particular interest to rural residents, but has not yet proclaimed it.

This was the scene today outside City Hall, North Battleford, as demonstrators rallied during the noon hour in support of funding for the Lighthouse.

A North Battleford man charged with a 2019 murder and a shooting incident at a hotel in 2020 had his appearance waived in North Battleford Provincial Court March 10.

The school board of Living Sky School Division heard the latest update on how things are progressing in the division while facing the challenges of COVID-19.