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NEWS | BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMISTLOCAL NEWSFOLLOW THE SIRENSINTERNATIONAL NEWS Battlefords News-Optimist. June 7, 2021. The Saskatchewan Health Authority advises there is an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 at the following location where a person or persons attended while

infectious:

JUNE 1 COVID-19 UPDATE: ASTRAZENECA SECOND DOSES BEGIN Note: Age is calculated on the date of the most recent dose. Someone age 69 at their first dose and 70 at their second will now be counted in the 70-79 group for both doses, resulting in a decrease in the 60-69 first dose number. All vaccine administration details for PROVINCE UNVEILS SECOND DOSE, YOUTH VACCINE STRATEGIES Facebook photo. At their latest COVID-19 update on Thursday, the province unveiled its plans to administer second doses of COVID-19 vaccine to the public, as well as plans to include youth in the vaccine rollout. Health minister Paul Merriman, Sask. Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone and emergency operations chief Derek Miller

explained the

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Lisa Joy , Staff Reporter / Battlefords News-Optimist. May 6, 2021. A Lloydminster woman who was wanted for armed robbery was arrested by police and is now seeking bail. Kacey Dillon, 20, is charged in relation to an armed robbery at a HOROSCOPE | CROSSWORD | BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMIST Scorpio. Admit it, Scorpio. You have a tendency to run away from conflict in relationships. This can get you into some complicated situations. You don't always dare say what you think, and this can block your energy and determination. Try to stop yourself from running away today. Take responsibility for your opinions. VACCINE BOOKING AVAILABLE TO AGES 70+ IN NORTH BATTLEFORD Submitted by SHA COVID-19 vaccine booking is currently available today through Wednesday at 9:30-5:30 in the North Battleford area and space

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Cody Edward Desjarlais - 31 years old, from Buffalo Narrows, is wanted for: · 1 count, possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine, section 5(1) of the CDSA · 1 count, possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, section 5(2) of the CDSA · N.B. MAN ARRESTED FOR MURDER OF LLOYDMINSTER MAN N.B. man arrested for murder of Lloydminster man. Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has arrested 35-year-old Lance Dwayne Littlewolfe of North Battleford for the murder of 24-year-old Daxon Levi Hornick-Schmidt of Lloydminster. According to RCMP, on April 17, 2021, at about 5 p.m., Lloydminster RCMP responded to the 5300 block of 50 Avenue in FORMER MUSIC TEACHER SENT TO PRISON FOR SEXUALLY Gerard Loehr in the 1994-95 Wynyard Composite High School yearbook. (Contributed photo) A former Saskatchewan music and band teacher guilty of sexually assaulting students in the 1990s was sentenced to 609 days in prison. A sentencing hearing for Gerard Loehr, 58, was held in Yorkton Provincial Court on April 16. article continues below. BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMISTNEWSSPORTSCOVID-19HOROSCOPE The best source for Battleford news, sports, business, community news and events, entertainment, lifestyles, obituaries, opinion and letter

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NEWS | BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMISTLOCAL NEWSFOLLOW THE SIRENSINTERNATIONAL NEWS Battlefords News-Optimist. June 7, 2021. The Saskatchewan Health Authority advises there is an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 at the following location where a person or persons attended while

infectious:

JUNE 1 COVID-19 UPDATE: ASTRAZENECA SECOND DOSES BEGIN Note: Age is calculated on the date of the most recent dose. Someone age 69 at their first dose and 70 at their second will now be counted in the 70-79 group for both doses, resulting in a decrease in the 60-69 first dose number. All vaccine administration details for PROVINCE UNVEILS SECOND DOSE, YOUTH VACCINE STRATEGIES Facebook photo. At their latest COVID-19 update on Thursday, the province unveiled its plans to administer second doses of COVID-19 vaccine to the public, as well as plans to include youth in the vaccine rollout. Health minister Paul Merriman, Sask. Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone and emergency operations chief Derek Miller

explained the

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Lisa Joy , Staff Reporter / Battlefords News-Optimist. May 6, 2021. A Lloydminster woman who was wanted for armed robbery was arrested by police and is now seeking bail. Kacey Dillon, 20, is charged in relation to an armed robbery at a HOROSCOPE | CROSSWORD | BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMIST Scorpio. Admit it, Scorpio. You have a tendency to run away from conflict in relationships. This can get you into some complicated situations. You don't always dare say what you think, and this can block your energy and determination. Try to stop yourself from running away today. Take responsibility for your opinions. VACCINE BOOKING AVAILABLE TO AGES 70+ IN NORTH BATTLEFORD Submitted by SHA COVID-19 vaccine booking is currently available today through Wednesday at 9:30-5:30 in the North Battleford area and space

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Cody Edward Desjarlais - 31 years old, from Buffalo Narrows, is wanted for: · 1 count, possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine, section 5(1) of the CDSA · 1 count, possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, section 5(2) of the CDSA · N.B. MAN ARRESTED FOR MURDER OF LLOYDMINSTER MAN N.B. man arrested for murder of Lloydminster man. Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has arrested 35-year-old Lance Dwayne Littlewolfe of North Battleford for the murder of 24-year-old Daxon Levi Hornick-Schmidt of Lloydminster. According to RCMP, on April 17, 2021, at about 5 p.m., Lloydminster RCMP responded to the 5300 block of 50 Avenue in FORMER MUSIC TEACHER SENT TO PRISON FOR SEXUALLY Gerard Loehr in the 1994-95 Wynyard Composite High School yearbook. (Contributed photo) A former Saskatchewan music and band teacher guilty of sexually assaulting students in the 1990s was sentenced to 609 days in prison. A sentencing hearing for Gerard Loehr, 58, was held in Yorkton Provincial Court on April 16. article continues below. JUNE 4 COVID-19 UPDATE: NO DEATHS, 770,463 VACCINES, 89 Vaccines Reported An additional 15,633 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines

administered in

MAN ACCUSED OF TRAFFICKING WEAPONS FOR GANGS CHOOSES TRIAL A man accused of modifying and trafficking weapons for street gangs has elected to be tried by judge alone. A pretrial case management was held for 29-year-old Brett Karol, Friday in Saskatoon Court of Queen’s Bench but the matter was adjourned and a trial date has yet to be set. A three-day MAY 28 COVID-19 UPDATE: TWO DEATHS, 693,625 VACCINATIONS Vaccines Delivered An additional 14,351 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines

administered in

UPDATE: HUSBAND ARRESTED IN MEOTA MURDER CASE RCMP. RCMP report that an arrest has been made in relation to the death of Cindy MacKay of Meota, SK. Her husband, Michael MacKay (born May 5, 1982) was arrested Thursday. He is charged with one count of first degree murder of Cindy MacKay. His first appearance in court is scheduled for Friday, March 19 at North Battleford provincial court. MAY 8 COVID-19 UPDATE: NO DEATHS, 500,000 VACCINES Vaccines Reported An additional 13,042 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines

administered in

QUEBEC POLICE SAY BODIES FOUND IN MONTREAL-AREA HOME TIED 1 day ago · MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say two bodies discovered in a home northeast of Montreal Wednesday morning involved a murder followed by a suicide. Lisette Corbeil, 56, and David Joly, 49, were found dead in the home in Contrecoeur, Que. Officers with the Richelieu-Saint-Laurent police MAN ACCUSED OF HOLDING GIRL HOSTAGE HEADING TO TRIAL AT A man arrested in a dramatic takedown by an RCMP tactical unit flown in two CH-146 Griffon helicopters to an isolated cabin to rescue a girl, is headed to trial. Aaron Gardiner, 42, who allegedly held a girl against her will at a remote northern Saskatchewan cabin will

stand trial in

CPCA CHUCKWAGON RACES COMING BACK, PLANS TO KICK OFF The Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association plans to return after a pandemic-cancelled 2020 season, and North Battleford is scheduled to be their first stop back. The racing circuit has released its latest schedule this week, which includes eight Chuckwagon race MISCHIEF REPORTED IN PARADISE HILL Mischief reported in Paradise Hill. Battlefords News-Optimist. May 18, 2021 08:33 AM. . . The RCMP Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network reports that on May 2, at 8:58 p.m. a mid-2010’s Black Dodge Ram with a jerry can in the back came on to the lot Novlan Ford Dealership in Paradise Hill. The driver and two other males exited the vehicle BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMISTNEWSSPORTSCOVID-19HOROSCOPE The best source for Battleford news, sports, business, community news and events, entertainment, lifestyles, obituaries, opinion and letter

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NEWS | BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMISTLOCAL NEWSFOLLOW THE SIRENSINTERNATIONAL NEWS Battlefords News-Optimist. June 7, 2021. The Saskatchewan Health Authority advises there is an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 at the following location where a person or persons attended while

infectious:

JUNE 1 COVID-19 UPDATE: ASTRAZENECA SECOND DOSES BEGIN Note: Age is calculated on the date of the most recent dose. Someone age 69 at their first dose and 70 at their second will now be counted in the 70-79 group for both doses, resulting in a decrease in the 60-69 first dose number. All vaccine administration details for PROVINCE UNVEILS SECOND DOSE, YOUTH VACCINE STRATEGIES Facebook photo. At their latest COVID-19 update on Thursday, the province unveiled its plans to administer second doses of COVID-19 vaccine to the public, as well as plans to include youth in the vaccine rollout. Health minister Paul Merriman, Sask. Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone and emergency operations chief Derek Miller

explained the

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Lisa Joy , Staff Reporter / Battlefords News-Optimist. May 6, 2021. A Lloydminster woman who was wanted for armed robbery was arrested by police and is now seeking bail. Kacey Dillon, 20, is charged in relation to an armed robbery at a HOROSCOPE | CROSSWORD | BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMIST Scorpio. Admit it, Scorpio. You have a tendency to run away from conflict in relationships. This can get you into some complicated situations. You don't always dare say what you think, and this can block your energy and determination. Try to stop yourself from running away today. Take responsibility for your opinions. VACCINE BOOKING AVAILABLE TO AGES 70+ IN NORTH BATTLEFORD Submitted by SHA COVID-19 vaccine booking is currently available today through Wednesday at 9:30-5:30 in the North Battleford area and space

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Cody Edward Desjarlais - 31 years old, from Buffalo Narrows, is wanted for: · 1 count, possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine, section 5(1) of the CDSA · 1 count, possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, section 5(2) of the CDSA · N.B. MAN ARRESTED FOR MURDER OF LLOYDMINSTER MAN N.B. man arrested for murder of Lloydminster man. Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has arrested 35-year-old Lance Dwayne Littlewolfe of North Battleford for the murder of 24-year-old Daxon Levi Hornick-Schmidt of Lloydminster. According to RCMP, on April 17, 2021, at about 5 p.m., Lloydminster RCMP responded to the 5300 block of 50 Avenue in FORMER MUSIC TEACHER SENT TO PRISON FOR SEXUALLY Gerard Loehr in the 1994-95 Wynyard Composite High School yearbook. (Contributed photo) A former Saskatchewan music and band teacher guilty of sexually assaulting students in the 1990s was sentenced to 609 days in prison. A sentencing hearing for Gerard Loehr, 58, was held in Yorkton Provincial Court on April 16. article continues below. BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMISTNEWSSPORTSCOVID-19HOROSCOPE The best source for Battleford news, sports, business, community news and events, entertainment, lifestyles, obituaries, opinion and letter

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NEWS | BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMISTLOCAL NEWSFOLLOW THE SIRENSINTERNATIONAL NEWS Battlefords News-Optimist. June 7, 2021. The Saskatchewan Health Authority advises there is an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 at the following location where a person or persons attended while

infectious:

JUNE 1 COVID-19 UPDATE: ASTRAZENECA SECOND DOSES BEGIN Note: Age is calculated on the date of the most recent dose. Someone age 69 at their first dose and 70 at their second will now be counted in the 70-79 group for both doses, resulting in a decrease in the 60-69 first dose number. All vaccine administration details for PROVINCE UNVEILS SECOND DOSE, YOUTH VACCINE STRATEGIES Facebook photo. At their latest COVID-19 update on Thursday, the province unveiled its plans to administer second doses of COVID-19 vaccine to the public, as well as plans to include youth in the vaccine rollout. Health minister Paul Merriman, Sask. Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone and emergency operations chief Derek Miller

explained the

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Lisa Joy , Staff Reporter / Battlefords News-Optimist. May 6, 2021. A Lloydminster woman who was wanted for armed robbery was arrested by police and is now seeking bail. Kacey Dillon, 20, is charged in relation to an armed robbery at a HOROSCOPE | CROSSWORD | BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMIST Scorpio. Admit it, Scorpio. You have a tendency to run away from conflict in relationships. This can get you into some complicated situations. You don't always dare say what you think, and this can block your energy and determination. Try to stop yourself from running away today. Take responsibility for your opinions. VACCINE BOOKING AVAILABLE TO AGES 70+ IN NORTH BATTLEFORD Submitted by SHA COVID-19 vaccine booking is currently available today through Wednesday at 9:30-5:30 in the North Battleford area and space

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Cody Edward Desjarlais - 31 years old, from Buffalo Narrows, is wanted for: · 1 count, possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine, section 5(1) of the CDSA · 1 count, possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, section 5(2) of the CDSA · N.B. MAN ARRESTED FOR MURDER OF LLOYDMINSTER MAN N.B. man arrested for murder of Lloydminster man. Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has arrested 35-year-old Lance Dwayne Littlewolfe of North Battleford for the murder of 24-year-old Daxon Levi Hornick-Schmidt of Lloydminster. According to RCMP, on April 17, 2021, at about 5 p.m., Lloydminster RCMP responded to the 5300 block of 50 Avenue in FORMER MUSIC TEACHER SENT TO PRISON FOR SEXUALLY Gerard Loehr in the 1994-95 Wynyard Composite High School yearbook. (Contributed photo) A former Saskatchewan music and band teacher guilty of sexually assaulting students in the 1990s was sentenced to 609 days in prison. A sentencing hearing for Gerard Loehr, 58, was held in Yorkton Provincial Court on April 16. article continues below. JUNE 4 COVID-19 UPDATE: NO DEATHS, 770,463 VACCINES, 89 Vaccines Reported An additional 15,633 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines

administered in

MAN ACCUSED OF TRAFFICKING WEAPONS FOR GANGS CHOOSES TRIAL A man accused of modifying and trafficking weapons for street gangs has elected to be tried by judge alone. A pretrial case management was held for 29-year-old Brett Karol, Friday in Saskatoon Court of Queen’s Bench but the matter was adjourned and a trial date has yet to be set. A three-day MAY 28 COVID-19 UPDATE: TWO DEATHS, 693,625 VACCINATIONS Vaccines Delivered An additional 14,351 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines

administered in

UPDATE: HUSBAND ARRESTED IN MEOTA MURDER CASE RCMP. RCMP report that an arrest has been made in relation to the death of Cindy MacKay of Meota, SK. Her husband, Michael MacKay (born May 5, 1982) was arrested Thursday. He is charged with one count of first degree murder of Cindy MacKay. His first appearance in court is scheduled for Friday, March 19 at North Battleford provincial court. MAY 8 COVID-19 UPDATE: NO DEATHS, 500,000 VACCINES Vaccines Reported An additional 13,042 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines

administered in

QUEBEC POLICE SAY BODIES FOUND IN MONTREAL-AREA HOME TIED 1 day ago · MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say two bodies discovered in a home northeast of Montreal Wednesday morning involved a murder followed by a suicide. Lisette Corbeil, 56, and David Joly, 49, were found dead in the home in Contrecoeur, Que. Officers with the Richelieu-Saint-Laurent police MAN ACCUSED OF HOLDING GIRL HOSTAGE HEADING TO TRIAL AT A man arrested in a dramatic takedown by an RCMP tactical unit flown in two CH-146 Griffon helicopters to an isolated cabin to rescue a girl, is headed to trial. Aaron Gardiner, 42, who allegedly held a girl against her will at a remote northern Saskatchewan cabin will

stand trial in

CPCA CHUCKWAGON RACES COMING BACK, PLANS TO KICK OFF The Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association plans to return after a pandemic-cancelled 2020 season, and North Battleford is scheduled to be their first stop back. The racing circuit has released its latest schedule this week, which includes eight Chuckwagon race MISCHIEF REPORTED IN PARADISE HILL Mischief reported in Paradise Hill. Battlefords News-Optimist. May 18, 2021 08:33 AM. . . The RCMP Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network reports that on May 2, at 8:58 p.m. a mid-2010’s Black Dodge Ram with a jerry can in the back came on to the lot Novlan Ford Dealership in Paradise Hill. The driver and two other males exited the vehicle BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMISTNEWSSPORTSCOVID-19HOROSCOPE The best source for Battleford news, sports, business, community news and events, entertainment, lifestyles, obituaries, opinion and letter

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NEWS | BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMISTLOCAL NEWSFOLLOW THE SIRENSINTERNATIONAL NEWS Battlefords News-Optimist. June 7, 2021. The Saskatchewan Health Authority advises there is an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 at the following location where a person or persons attended while

infectious:

JUNE 1 COVID-19 UPDATE: ASTRAZENECA SECOND DOSES BEGIN Note: Age is calculated on the date of the most recent dose. Someone age 69 at their first dose and 70 at their second will now be counted in the 70-79 group for both doses, resulting in a decrease in the 60-69 first dose number. All vaccine administration details for PROVINCE UNVEILS SECOND DOSE, YOUTH VACCINE STRATEGIES Facebook photo. At their latest COVID-19 update on Thursday, the province unveiled its plans to administer second doses of COVID-19 vaccine to the public, as well as plans to include youth in the vaccine rollout. Health minister Paul Merriman, Sask. Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone and emergency operations chief Derek Miller

explained the

FOLLOW THE SIRENS

Lisa Joy , Staff Reporter / Battlefords News-Optimist. May 6, 2021. A Lloydminster woman who was wanted for armed robbery was arrested by police and is now seeking bail. Kacey Dillon, 20, is charged in relation to an armed robbery at a HOROSCOPE | CROSSWORD | BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMIST Scorpio. Admit it, Scorpio. You have a tendency to run away from conflict in relationships. This can get you into some complicated situations. You don't always dare say what you think, and this can block your energy and determination. Try to stop yourself from running away today. Take responsibility for your opinions. VACCINE BOOKING AVAILABLE TO AGES 70+ IN NORTH BATTLEFORD Submitted by SHA COVID-19 vaccine booking is currently available today through Wednesday at 9:30-5:30 in the North Battleford area and space

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Cody Edward Desjarlais - 31 years old, from Buffalo Narrows, is wanted for: · 1 count, possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine, section 5(1) of the CDSA · 1 count, possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, section 5(2) of the CDSA · N.B. MAN ARRESTED FOR MURDER OF LLOYDMINSTER MAN N.B. man arrested for murder of Lloydminster man. Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has arrested 35-year-old Lance Dwayne Littlewolfe of North Battleford for the murder of 24-year-old Daxon Levi Hornick-Schmidt of Lloydminster. According to RCMP, on April 17, 2021, at about 5 p.m., Lloydminster RCMP responded to the 5300 block of 50 Avenue in WHAT WILL WE CALL THE BABY BOOM CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 Some of the choices proposed in the poll included: Quaranteenies, Generation Q, Coronials, Pandemials —but Generation C outscored the others in the national U.S. poll of 1,005 Americans. “Generation C could go on to become also the name of an entire 15- or 20-year generation," says Nick Pendle, co-founder of Lover. BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMISTNEWSSPORTSCOVID-19HOROSCOPE The best source for Battleford news, sports, business, community news and events, entertainment, lifestyles, obituaries, opinion and letter

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NEWS | BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMISTLOCAL NEWSFOLLOW THE SIRENSINTERNATIONAL NEWS Battlefords News-Optimist. June 7, 2021. The Saskatchewan Health Authority advises there is an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 at the following location where a person or persons attended while

infectious:

JUNE 1 COVID-19 UPDATE: ASTRAZENECA SECOND DOSES BEGIN Note: Age is calculated on the date of the most recent dose. Someone age 69 at their first dose and 70 at their second will now be counted in the 70-79 group for both doses, resulting in a decrease in the 60-69 first dose number. All vaccine administration details for PROVINCE UNVEILS SECOND DOSE, YOUTH VACCINE STRATEGIES Facebook photo. At their latest COVID-19 update on Thursday, the province unveiled its plans to administer second doses of COVID-19 vaccine to the public, as well as plans to include youth in the vaccine rollout. Health minister Paul Merriman, Sask. Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone and emergency operations chief Derek Miller

explained the

FOLLOW THE SIRENS

Lisa Joy , Staff Reporter / Battlefords News-Optimist. May 6, 2021. A Lloydminster woman who was wanted for armed robbery was arrested by police and is now seeking bail. Kacey Dillon, 20, is charged in relation to an armed robbery at a HOROSCOPE | CROSSWORD | BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMIST Scorpio. Admit it, Scorpio. You have a tendency to run away from conflict in relationships. This can get you into some complicated situations. You don't always dare say what you think, and this can block your energy and determination. Try to stop yourself from running away today. Take responsibility for your opinions. VACCINE BOOKING AVAILABLE TO AGES 70+ IN NORTH BATTLEFORD Submitted by SHA COVID-19 vaccine booking is currently available today through Wednesday at 9:30-5:30 in the North Battleford area and space

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Cody Edward Desjarlais - 31 years old, from Buffalo Narrows, is wanted for: · 1 count, possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine, section 5(1) of the CDSA · 1 count, possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, section 5(2) of the CDSA · N.B. MAN ARRESTED FOR MURDER OF LLOYDMINSTER MAN N.B. man arrested for murder of Lloydminster man. Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has arrested 35-year-old Lance Dwayne Littlewolfe of North Battleford for the murder of 24-year-old Daxon Levi Hornick-Schmidt of Lloydminster. According to RCMP, on April 17, 2021, at about 5 p.m., Lloydminster RCMP responded to the 5300 block of 50 Avenue in WHAT WILL WE CALL THE BABY BOOM CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 Some of the choices proposed in the poll included: Quaranteenies, Generation Q, Coronials, Pandemials —but Generation C outscored the others in the national U.S. poll of 1,005 Americans. “Generation C could go on to become also the name of an entire 15- or 20-year generation," says Nick Pendle, co-founder of Lover. LOCAL NEWS | BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMIST Staff / Battlefords News-Optimist. May 30, 2021. After being closed all last summer due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Battleford Tot Lot is scheduled to open MAN ACCUSED OF TRAFFICKING WEAPONS FOR GANGS CHOOSES TRIAL A man accused of modifying and trafficking weapons for street gangs has elected to be tried by judge alone. A pretrial case management was held for 29-year-old Brett Karol, Friday in Saskatoon Court of Queen’s Bench but the matter was adjourned and a trial date has yet to be set. A three-day JUNE 4 COVID-19 UPDATE: NO DEATHS, 770,463 VACCINES, 89 Vaccines Reported An additional 15,633 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines

administered in

MAY 8 COVID-19 UPDATE: NO DEATHS, 500,000 VACCINES Vaccines Reported An additional 13,042 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines

administered in

FIRE BAN LIFTED IN BATTLEFORD, RMS Fire ban lifted in Battleford, RMs. Recent rain has resulted in the lifting of a fire ban for the Town of Battleford and the Rural Municipality of Battle River. Battleford Deputy Fire Chief Geoff Thompson confirmed with the News-Optimist that the ban has been lifted, due to the favourable conditions Sunday and Monday. UPDATE: HUSBAND ARRESTED IN MEOTA MURDER CASE RCMP. RCMP report that an arrest has been made in relation to the death of Cindy MacKay of Meota, SK. Her husband, Michael MacKay (born May 5, 1982) was arrested Thursday. He is charged with one count of first degree murder of Cindy MacKay. His first appearance in court is scheduled for Friday, March 19 at North Battleford provincial court. MAN ACCUSED OF HOLDING GIRL HOSTAGE HEADING TO TRIAL AT A man arrested in a dramatic takedown by an RCMP tactical unit flown in two CH-146 Griffon helicopters to an isolated cabin to rescue a girl, is headed to trial. Aaron Gardiner, 42, who allegedly held a girl against her will at a remote northern Saskatchewan cabin will

stand trial in

CPCA CHUCKWAGON RACES COMING BACK, PLANS TO KICK OFF The Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association plans to return after a pandemic-cancelled 2020 season, and North Battleford is scheduled to be their first stop back. The racing circuit has released its latest schedule this week, which includes eight Chuckwagon race MISCHIEF REPORTED IN PARADISE HILL Mischief reported in Paradise Hill. Battlefords News-Optimist. May 18, 2021 08:33 AM. . . The RCMP Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network reports that on May 2, at 8:58 p.m. a mid-2010’s Black Dodge Ram with a jerry can in the back came on to the lot Novlan Ford Dealership in Paradise Hill. The driver and two other males exited the vehicle BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMISTNEWSSPORTSCOVID-19HOROSCOPE The best source for Battleford news, sports, business, community news and events, entertainment, lifestyles, obituaries, opinion and letter

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NEWS | BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMISTLOCAL NEWSFOLLOW THE SIRENSINTERNATIONAL NEWS Battlefords News-Optimist. May 23, 2021. Vaccines Reported An additional 11,004 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in

the province to

JUNE 1 COVID-19 UPDATE: ASTRAZENECA SECOND DOSES BEGIN Note: Age is calculated on the date of the most recent dose. Someone age 69 at their first dose and 70 at their second will now be counted in the 70-79 group for both doses, resulting in a decrease in the 60-69 first dose number. All vaccine administration details for PROVINCE UNVEILS SECOND DOSE, YOUTH VACCINE STRATEGIES Facebook photo. At their latest COVID-19 update on Thursday, the province unveiled its plans to administer second doses of COVID-19 vaccine to the public, as well as plans to include youth in the vaccine rollout. Health minister Paul Merriman, Sask. Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone and emergency operations chief Derek Miller

explained the

FOLLOW THE SIRENS

Lisa Joy , Staff Reporter / Battlefords News-Optimist. May 6, 2021. A Lloydminster woman who was wanted for armed robbery was arrested by police and is now seeking bail. Kacey Dillon, 20, is charged in relation to an armed robbery at a HOROSCOPE | CROSSWORD | BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMIST Scorpio. Admit it, Scorpio. You have a tendency to run away from conflict in relationships. This can get you into some complicated situations. You don't always dare say what you think, and this can block your energy and determination. Try to stop yourself from running away today. Take responsibility for your opinions.

CRIMESTOPPERS

Cody Edward Desjarlais - 31 years old, from Buffalo Narrows, is wanted for: · 1 count, possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine, section 5(1) of the CDSA · 1 count, possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, section 5(2) of the CDSA · MAN FACING WEAPONS, DRUG CHARGES SEEKS BAIL IN SASKATOON May 4, 2021 11:36 AM. . . Rudi Betthel and Tricia Karpluk were arrested near Saskatoon in April after police raided two homes and seized drugs and weapons. (Police photo) A man facing drug trafficking and weapons-related offences is seeking bail in Saskatoon Provincial Court. Rudi Betthel, 52, of Bjorkdale, had a show cause hearing on

April 29

N.B. MAN ARRESTED FOR MURDER OF LLOYDMINSTER MAN N.B. man arrested for murder of Lloydminster man. Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has arrested 35-year-old Lance Dwayne Littlewolfe of North Battleford for the murder of 24-year-old Daxon Levi Hornick-Schmidt of Lloydminster. According to RCMP, on April 17, 2021, at about 5 p.m., Lloydminster RCMP responded to the 5300 block of 50 Avenue in FORMER MUSIC TEACHER SENT TO PRISON FOR SEXUALLY Gerard Loehr in the 1994-95 Wynyard Composite High School yearbook. (Contributed photo) A former Saskatchewan music and band teacher guilty of sexually assaulting students in the 1990s was sentenced to 609 days in prison. A sentencing hearing for Gerard Loehr, 58, was held in Yorkton Provincial Court on April 16. article continues below. BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMISTNEWSSPORTSCOVID-19HOROSCOPE The best source for Battleford news, sports, business, community news and events, entertainment, lifestyles, obituaries, opinion and letter

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NEWS | BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMISTLOCAL NEWSFOLLOW THE SIRENSINTERNATIONAL NEWS Battlefords News-Optimist. May 23, 2021. Vaccines Reported An additional 11,004 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in

the province to

JUNE 1 COVID-19 UPDATE: ASTRAZENECA SECOND DOSES BEGIN Note: Age is calculated on the date of the most recent dose. Someone age 69 at their first dose and 70 at their second will now be counted in the 70-79 group for both doses, resulting in a decrease in the 60-69 first dose number. All vaccine administration details for PROVINCE UNVEILS SECOND DOSE, YOUTH VACCINE STRATEGIES Facebook photo. At their latest COVID-19 update on Thursday, the province unveiled its plans to administer second doses of COVID-19 vaccine to the public, as well as plans to include youth in the vaccine rollout. Health minister Paul Merriman, Sask. Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone and emergency operations chief Derek Miller

explained the

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Lisa Joy , Staff Reporter / Battlefords News-Optimist. May 6, 2021. A Lloydminster woman who was wanted for armed robbery was arrested by police and is now seeking bail. Kacey Dillon, 20, is charged in relation to an armed robbery at a HOROSCOPE | CROSSWORD | BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMIST Scorpio. Admit it, Scorpio. You have a tendency to run away from conflict in relationships. This can get you into some complicated situations. You don't always dare say what you think, and this can block your energy and determination. Try to stop yourself from running away today. Take responsibility for your opinions.

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Lisa Joy , Staff Reporter / Battlefords News-Optimist. May 6, 2021. A Lloydminster woman who was wanted for armed robbery was arrested by police and is now seeking bail. Kacey Dillon, 20, is charged in relation to an armed robbery at a HOROSCOPE | CROSSWORD | BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMIST Scorpio. Admit it, Scorpio. You have a tendency to run away from conflict in relationships. This can get you into some complicated situations. You don't always dare say what you think, and this can block your energy and determination. Try to stop yourself from running away today. Take responsibility for your opinions. BATTLEFORD IMMUNIZATION DRIVE-THRU REOPENS APRIL 13-14 Battleford immunization drive-thru reopens April 13-14. Battlefords News-Optimist. April 12, 2021 03:00 PM. . . The Cat-Finning building in Battleford will be open for drive-thru COVID-19 immunization again April 13 and 14 from 9:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. The location is 391 Yellowhead Alley. article continues below. N.B. MAN ARRESTED FOR MURDER OF LLOYDMINSTER MAN N.B. man arrested for murder of Lloydminster man. Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has arrested 35-year-old Lance Dwayne Littlewolfe of North Battleford for the murder of 24-year-old Daxon Levi Hornick-Schmidt of Lloydminster. According to RCMP, on April 17, 2021, at about 5 p.m., Lloydminster RCMP responded to the 5300 block of 50 Avenue in FORMER MUSIC TEACHER SENT TO PRISON FOR SEXUALLY Gerard Loehr in the 1994-95 Wynyard Composite High School yearbook. (Contributed photo) A former Saskatchewan music and band teacher guilty of sexually assaulting students in the 1990s was sentenced to 609 days in prison. A sentencing hearing for Gerard Loehr, 58, was held in Yorkton Provincial Court on April 16. article continues below. CARE AND KEEPING OF SASKATOON BERRIES Once established, and depending on weather conditions, saskatoons require 15-25 millimetres of water per week. Unless the weather is very hot and windy, ease up on the irrigation a few days prior to harvest to avoid diluting the flavour constituents within the fruit. Diseases such as black leaf, Cytospora dieback and canker,

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COVID-19 | BATTLEFORDS NEWS-OPTIMIST COVID-19 UPDATE - Residents urged to take precautions as new cases emerge. July 13, 2020. Times Colonist. GOODBYE TO GIL BELLAVANCE Ghislain (Gil) Bellavance of Battleford, known throughout the community for his dedication to faith, history and common good, has passed away. In its record of Bellavance receiving the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers from the Governor General of Canada, it is written: Few individuals have WINNING LOTTO MAX TICKET IN SASKATOON Trending Stories. He purchased the winning ticket at Cree Way Gas West, 2511 22nd St. West in Saskatoon. The $187,583.40 is LOTTO MAX’s second-top prize; Patton won by matching six of seven main draw numbers – 2, 4, 16, 24, 25, 27 - plus the bonus number, 29. “I looked online and saw there was a LOTTO MAX winner in Saskatoon,” Patton MAN FACING WEAPONS, DRUG CHARGES DENIED BAIL IN SASKATOON A man arrested in a drug bust in Saskatoon and Bjorkdale was denied bail May 7. Rudi Betthel, 52, of Bjorkdale was arrested after several police forces teamed up and raided two homes on April 26. During the raid police seized a significant amount of MAY 21 COVID-19 UPDATE: TWO DEATHS, 10,347 MORE DOSES, 173 Vaccines Reported An additional 10,347 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines

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