Battlefords News-Optimist

Cribbage was played Nov. 18 at the Maidstone Drop In Centre with high score going to Bev Stewart, low to Jean Hartman. Lunch was served by Denise Newton. A potluck birthday lunch was held Nov.

Tuesday, KFC Canada announced its latest innovation, KFC Plant-Based Fried Chicken, partnering with Lightlife, a leading plant-based protein brand, to create a signature plant-based fried chicken sandwich and popcorn chicken.

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Submitted North West College held their annual Entrance Scholarship Ceremony in North Battleford on Nov. 15.

It was all about shopping for a cause at Sip, Sparkle and Shop, hosted by Discovery Co-op Thursday evening.

A bail verification report has been ordered for a man accused of second-degree murder in an incident on Thunderchild First Nation. Ivor Wapass made his latest appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court Monday.

The CRTC is seeking Canadians’ opinions on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Société Radio-Canada's programming.

UPDATE: A man RCMP arrested last week for two armed robberies in North Battleford remains in custody awaiting further court dates. His charges include resisting arrest. Upon his arrest, as Reno Poitras, 25, of St. Albert, Alta.

Saskatchewan RCMP is investigating the circumstances leading to the death of 26-year-old Jeremy Bird. Bird was the victim of the shooting that occurred on Nov. 21 on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band.

On Nov. 23 10:57 p.m., Meadow Lake RCMP received the report of two adult males who had been shot while driving east near the intersection of 7th Avenue West and 5th Street West in Meadow Lake.