Battlefords News-Optimist

When there’s a press conference among multiple leaders of equivalent rank, it’s a good bet the person who makes the initial announcement and does most of the talking is probably the leader.

Nov. 27 marked a solemn anniversary for area First Nations as the 134th anniversary of the hangings of eight Indigenous warriors at Fort Battleford in 1885.

Valerie Sluth took her message of entrepreneurship to North Battleford at the third annual Holly & Heels, A Celebration of Women in Business.

Absolute Prairie: Saskatchewan Landscapes in Watercolor and Pastel by Fritz Stehwien, Compiled by B. Stehwien Published by Landscape Art Publishing Review by Michelle Shaw $19.

Nov. 7 businesses hosted a Sip & Shop Event in downtown North Battleford. A total of $1,050 was raised from this event and the proceeds were donated to the Empty Stocking Fund Christmas Campaign.

Nov. 30, the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre held a Share the Warmth, Coats for Kids Clinic.

For the first time this season, the North Stars ended up as overtime losers after dropping a 3-2 decision to Notre Dame Hounds.

Santa Saturday drew kids of all ages to downtown North Battleford Saturday. A visit with Santa was the premier draw, but it didn't hurt that the North Stars were there, ready to play street hockey.

Bob Leslie, Wilkie crooner and gospel singer, could be forgiven for losing track of how many awards he’s won.

An online auction has been underway for the past couple of weeks to help a North Battleford family whose son has been going through some major health challenges.