Battlefords News-Optimist

Rapid testing for COVID-19 will be expanding in the province in the near future. The rapid test kits allocated by the federal government will now be available in available in a variety of settings to test asymptomatic individuals.

Kevin Glessing of Wilkie will experience his first world curling event as he takes his place on the officiating team at the Tim Hortons Brier and Men’s World Curling Championships being hosted in Calgary in March and April.

Edmonton Police are warning the public that Clint Carifelle, 30, is a dangerous offender who has removed the monitoring ankle bracelet that was placed on him due to his violent tendencies.

Here are some highlights from Thursday’s latest Saskatchewan Health Authority news conference including Scott Livingston’s, CEO, and Dr. Saqib Shahab, chief medical health officer for the province. In his remarks Dr.

An Onion Lake man currently serving time on charges from Saskatchewan has a bail hearing in Alberta on charges out of that province. Michael Patrick Hill, 23, was scheduled to enter a plea in Sherwood Park Provincial Court on Feb.

Williston Basin Petroleum Conference is a go for North Dakota in May

Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, feels church people hide behind religious words, liturgical seasons and traditions that are smoke and mirrors to others.

Two sisters who grew up in the Battlefords have teamed up to produce a children’s e-book. The book is The Hill by the Lake , written by Linnea Bargen-Koehn and Natahna Bargen-Lena.

Vaccine Delivery There were 2,057 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 65,436.

Regina – It can seem that half the time your phone rings, there’s another scammer on the other end. On Feb. 25, SaskPower put out a warning regarding yet another scam trying to involve the Crown Corporation.