Battlefords News-Optimist

Vaccines Reported An additional 2,493 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 84,090.

Light of Christ School Division is reporting that on March 4, 2021, officials from Saskatchewan Health Authority informed them of a positive COVID-19 case in an individual at École Monseigneur Blaise Morand School.

From the SHA: The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has some tips for helping the public know when a phone call is from the SHA for individuals receiving calls about test results and contact tracing: Partial information exchange to confirm identity

This was the scene at 10 a.m. Thursday outside The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords. A group of supporters departed on an awareness walk through the streets of North Battleford.

Unity News

Vaccines Reported ​1,358 more COVID-19 vaccine dose administrations have been reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 81,597.

Light of Christ School Division is reporting that on March 3 officials from the Saskatchewan Health Authority informed them of a positive COVID-19 case in an individual at John Paul II Collegiate High School, and in an individual at St. Mary School.

The pandemic isn’t stopping the annual Smoker, but changes are in store.

A prominent Battleford photographer has passed away. It has been confirmed that Menno Fieguth has died at the age of 90. Born in Laird, Fieguth was accomplished in both music and in photography, publishing a number of photo books.

It has been announced that a longtime North Battleford business has been sold. In a news release it was confirmed that Howard and Sharon Kirby have sold Anderson Pump House to Aquifer Distribution Ltd.