Battlefords News Optimist

Good morning, Battlefords! TGIF

Your morning kick-off for Friday, Dec. 9, 2022.

Dec 9, 2022 8:11 AM Read more >

Everybody has a story: Cliff Burns refuses to stay silent

To Cliff Burns, literature is a calling like a priesthood, and the term writer is an honorific, not to be used lightly. 

Dec 8, 2022 6:23 PM Read more >

Five things to know about the Dec. 8 CRISP report

Flu cases are outnumbering COVID-19 in the province

Dec 8, 2022 5:49 PM Read more >

Additional details on the remaining $500 cheques

Overall cost of Saskatchewan Affordability Tax Credit runs at $450 million

Dec 8, 2022 3:33 PM Read more >

Province brings legislation for on-reserve cannabis regulation

Province also bringing in on reserve bylaw enforcement.

Dec 8, 2022 2:23 PM Read more >

Trailer: Musician Corb Lund stars in new movie ‘Guitar Lessons’

Guitar Lessons is about a 15-year-old Métis boy — played by Kaden Noskiye — who inherits a guitar from a father he never knew.

Dec 8, 2022 10:47 AM Read more >

Saskatchewan still loves its trucks

The Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, and Toyota Tacoma are Saskatchewan's favourites.

Dec 8, 2022 9:51 AM Read more >

Battlefords RCMP seeking information on two recent thefts

If your tip leads to an arrest or charge, you may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

Dec 8, 2022 8:21 AM Read more >

Update: Most extreme cold warnings ended, north still affected

Environment Canada says conditions will continue to improve.

Dec 8, 2022 7:56 AM Read more >

B’fords RCMP Weekly Report: Multiple charges after report of man swinging an axe

Man arrested after refusing to pay for a meal in North Battleford.

Dec 7, 2022 4:36 PM Read more >