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Sentencing for Checkosis delayed due to COVID-19

Sentencing for Checkosis delayed due to COVID-19

Sentencing for a North Battleford man charged in connection to the murder of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vaccine researchers get federal and provincial money

Vaccine researchers get federal and provincial money

Saskatchewan researchers are getting some financial help in their efforts to find a vaccine to stop the COVID-19 virus.
Province releases list of affected flights

Province releases list of affected flights

The province has release a list of flights to Saskatchewan with confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board.
Local restaurants providing service - updated

Local restaurants providing service - updated

Update Wednesday
Food bank preparing for increased use

Food bank preparing for increased use

Surprisingly, it has been business as usual at the food bank in downtown North Battleford.
Saskatchewan Health Authority estimates up to 15,000 deaths from COVID-19 in worst-case scenario

Saskatchewan Health Authority estimates up to 15,000 deaths from COVID-19 in worst-case scenario

By: Jordan Stricker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: Estevan Mercury As the number of confirmed cases continues to rise, the Saskatchewan Health Authority [SHA] estimates the province could see 9,000-15,000 deaths from COVID-19.
We have to consider worst-case scenarios: SHA on modeling

We have to consider worst-case scenarios: SHA on modeling

As the number of confirmed cases continues to rise, the Saskatchewan Health Authority estimates the province could see 9,000 to 15,000 deaths from COVID-19.
Four COVID-19 cases in Sask. with no clear connection to travellers

Four COVID-19 cases in Sask. with no clear connection to travellers

Out of the 72 cases of COVID-19 in the province, there are four that have no clear link to other cases, said the province’s chief medical health officer.
Melfort asks public to pause donations

Melfort asks public to pause donations

MELFORT— The City of Melfort is asking the public to pause their response to the community call for protective equipment for local physicians after only a day.
North Battleford closes all playgrounds

North Battleford closes all playgrounds

The city of Noth Battleford has announced that all outdoor playgrounds in the city are being closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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