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Battlefords News Optimist


Battlefords News-Optimist

Distribution Day: Thursday

Circulation: 13,000; free distribution

Deadline: Tuesday at 10:30

Address: 892-104th St. E., North Battleford, SK, S9A 1M9

Phone: 306.445.7261

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 – 4:30

About Us: The Battlefords Regional News-Optimist has been serving the Battlefords for more than a century.

The News-Optimist is an award winning community newspaper dedicated to providing readers with comprehensive coverage of news, sports and events in the community.

The motto in the News-Optimist newsroom is "Everybody Has A Story." It is our mission to tell those stories, which in turn create a chronicle of Battlefords history as it unfolds each week.

The News-Optimist also provides an effective advertising vehicle for businesses throughout the region as well as for provincial and national advertisers.
Other publications produced by the Battlefords News-Optimist include the Northwest Farmer Rancher and other promotions offered throughout the year.

Our Team:

Gord Brewerton, Publisher, [email protected]

Candace Mack-Horton, Sales Manager, [email protected]

Cleo Ding, Editor, [email protected]

The Battlefords News-Optimist is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour.

If you have concerns about editorial content, please email [email protected] or call the newsroom at 306-445-7261.

If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the web site at mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada. Nous reconnaissons l'appui financier du gouvernement du Canada.