Battlefords News-Optimist

Regina – New Democratic Party Leader Ryan Meili wants to know why Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 testing has not reached the level of 4,000 tests per day, which was province by the government for September. In question period on Dec.

Unity News

A man charged in connection to the murder of Tiki Laverdiere is trying to get out of jail. A bail hearing for Samuel Takakenew, 36, in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench, is expected to be scheduled before his next provincial court appearance on Jan.

Teaching young children that it’s better to give than to receive is always an important lesson, but especially so at Christmas.

Saskatchewan is suspending most of its court operations starting next week due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From Dec. 14 to Jan. 15, 2021, most trials, preliminary inquiries and in-person hearings will be cancelled.

Can you believe there are only two weeks until Christmas? Of course the 25th is the day we celebrate the birth of our saviour. Never make the mistake of believing that His birth in Bethlehem was His beginning.

This was the scene Wednesday afternoon at the Don Ross hill where Community Safety Officers joined in the fun along with tobogganers and those sliding down the hill.

Meota News

A lengthy night three is done for budget deliberations in North Battleford, and one final session will take place Thursday night before it goes to council next week.

John Cairns’ Leg Watch