Battlefords News-Optimist

North Battleford city council members had questions for the manager of the Battlefords Housing Authority this week, having heard complaints from within the community about conditions faced by tenants, especially seniors, and neighbours.

Mid-February to the first week of March is traditionally the peak of the year for oilwell drilling activity. And on Feb. 22, there were 31 drilling rigs working in Saskatchewan, down markedly from the previous two years.

As expected, North Battleford council has approved setting up a short term policy committee to develop a city-wide comprehensive memorial policy.

Crop Insurance coverage is going up due to higher commodity prices, and rates are going up as well, but the premium cost per dollar of coverage continues to decline.

North Battleford city council got the bad news Monday that an installation project had gone way over what had been set aside in their budget.

Submitted Marita Lang has had some sleeping problems lately, but for a good reason – the Regina resident won $1 million on the Feb. 13 Lotto 6/49 Guaranteed Prize draw, and her excitement has been keeping her up at night.

Here are highlights from the latest COVID-19 update provided Tuesday afternoon in Regina.

A Mosquito First Nation woman arrested by the North Battleford RCMP gang unit was scheduled to enter a plea Monday but instead asked the court for an adjournment. Rae Ahenakew, 40, appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court by phone on Feb.

Dear Editor The letter below is one that I have sent to each member of the North Battleford City Council. I encourage all residents in the Battlefords and area to do the same: I am writing to you regarding the Chapel Gallery.

Vaccine Delivery There were 549 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 62,342.