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Welcome 2021

Welcome 2021

In mulling over my thoughts regarding this coming year, I decided to see what other writers had to say on the subject. Here are two quotes from Peggy Horton: “Each New Year, we have before us a brand-new book containing 365 blank pages.
Jan. 3 COVID-19 update: No deaths, 3,866 vaccines delivered, 238 new cases

Jan. 3 COVID-19 update: No deaths, 3,866 vaccines delivered, 238 new cases

As of January 3, a total of 3,866 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have been provided to health care workers in Regina as part of the initial pilot and in Saskatoon as part of Phase 1.
Sask. 7-day average fourth highest in Canada

Sask. 7-day average fourth highest in Canada

On Jan. 2, Saskatchewan’s seven-day average of daily new COVID-19 cases was 176. That corresponds to 14.5 new cases per 100,000 population. A week ago, it was 183, or 15.1 new cases per 100,000 population. Saturday, Dec.
Jan 1, 2 COVID-19 update: 3,722 vaccines delivered, 3 new deaths

Jan 1, 2 COVID-19 update: 3,722 vaccines delivered, 3 new deaths

As of January 2, 3,722 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have been provided to health care workers in Regina as part of the initial pilot and in Saskatoon as part of Phase 1.
Our most-read stories of 2020

Our most-read stories of 2020

Most Canadians are happy to say goodbye to 2020. It hasn’t been our best year. But, looking back, it has been a news-filled year, and the News-Optimist has helped bring that news to our readers both in print and online.
Hargrave must resign

Hargrave must resign

Letter to the Editor
Get involved, feel good

Get involved, feel good

Letter
COVID-19 exposure at Bennigan's, N.B., and Empire Hotel Bar, Meadow Lake

COVID-19 exposure at Bennigan's, N.B., and Empire Hotel Bar, Meadow Lake

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising there is an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 at the following locations where a person or persons attended while infectious: Meadow Lake: Empire Hotel Bar, 108 2 Ave E Dec 20, 2020 from 7:00 p
2020: What might have been

2020: What might have been

If the pandemic hadn’t happened, 2020 might have been a different year in the Battlefords.
There is still time to tour the lights

There is still time to tour the lights

The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t stop the Western Development Museum from going ahead with Light Up the Village 2020. In fact, organizers increased the number of lighted displays and expanded hours from weekends to all week long. It began Dec.
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