Battlefords News-Optimist

Dear Edit or It is refreshing to see our doctors chiding our posturing politicians and handwringing Chamber of Commerce types with regards to the actions we have taken so far to combat COVID-19.

Correctional Service Canada advises that there are 24 inmates who have tested positive for COVID-19 at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, medium security unit, in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

Two residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. The individuals were from the Saskatoon and North West zones and in the 80+ age group.

The president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) has joined a chorus of leaders and citizens condemning racist comments made at an anti-masking rally held in Regina on Dec. 12.

After months of sitting side-by-side (well, two meters apart) with chief medical health officer Dr.

North Battleford Fire are reporting they responded to a structure fire Monday morning on the 1300 block of 108th Street in North Battleford. According to a news release, fire personnel found a structure fire in the south half of a duplex.

A North Battleford man facing attempted murder charges in Prince Albert had two more court appearances and remains in custody. Trent Fox, 19, was scheduled to enter a plea in Prince Albert Provincial Court on Dec.

The City of North Battleford have listed their holiday hours for their facilities. Here is a rundown of what they are for each one: , not listed are regular business hours. City Hall Thursday, Dec. 24 – Closes early at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec.

Shipments of initial doses of COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Canada. This marks a historic day in Canada and an important step in the fight against COVID-19.

An unknown person, or persons, drove onto Harvey and Rosanne Dutkewich’s property just outside Brandon and, in broad daylight, took down one of their blue spruce trees and carted it off. The theft occurred Dec.