Battlefords News-Optimist

Battleford council approved a new walking path from ACT Park to the river, aiming to improve access, safety and community walkability.

The Battlefords Healthcare Foundation is collecting comfort kits and donations to support evacuees affected by northern wildfires.

Children’s Charity earmarked for proceeds.

Evacuees in North Battleford shared emotional stories of escaping La Ronge wildfires, thankful for safety and support upon arrival.

On May 26 at approximately 7 p.m., Unity RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a truck speeding in Macklin.

The Lloydminster RCMP, supported by the Alberta RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Police Dog Services (PDS), executed high-risk warrants in the 45 Avenue area on the Saskatchewan side of the border city.

The city is seeking donations for nearly 200 wildfire evacuees who arrived with few or no personal belongings.

Over 500 kids and families joined 35 groups at the Teddy Bear Clinic, focusing this year on communication skills.

Loonies go a long way toward helping individuals and the Safe Families organization.

"A worker from the rescue drove the dogs nine hours to safety. Because of her selflessness, Sailor and Bru, Callie, and three little pups are all safe in our shelter tonight."