Battlefords News-Optimist

The installation of new Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) - Smart Meters throughout North Battleford was a no-go in 2020 due to the pandemic, but it looks like the project will proceed in 2021.

As of January 13, a total of 10,400 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan however all vaccine reports for January 13 have not yet been received.

The News-Optimist has learned that the board of Twin Rivers Curling Club has scheduled a meeting for Thursday evening, Jan. 14, to decide the fate of the curling season.

On Wednesday, Light of Christ school division has confirmed another positive COVID-19 test at John Paul II Collegiate. They report officials from the Saskatchewan Health Authority informed then of the positive COVID-19 case.

With five confirmed cases of COVID-19 in individuals in North Battleford Comprehensive High School since Jan. 8, Living Sky School Division has decided to implement off-campus learning for the high school’s students.

As Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 numbers have risen to new heights, New Democratic Party Leader Ryan Meili renewed calls on the government to increase transparency, and take further action.

The Town of Battleford has given its approval to funding to Concern for Youth for 2021. The town has approved $8,000, which was what was previously allocated in their budget for 2021. That amount is smaller than what Concern for Youth had hoped.

As expected the Town of Battleford has given its approval to accepting the SGI Provincial Traffic Safety Funding grant. This is to install the advance-warning system along Highway 4 in Battleford.

UPDATE WEDNESDAY EVENING: Environment Canada: Freezing rain, 10 cm of snow, and blowing snow will affect the region. Freezing rain and snow have moved into much of central Saskatchewan.

At their latest COVID-19 update on Tuesday, it was confirmed by the province that they are extending their current public health order until Jan. 29. This extends by two weeks the order that took effect Dec. 17 which was set to expire Jan. 15.