Battlefords News-Optimist

Maidstone and District News: Celebrating the MHS class of 2025

4-H achievement day hosted at Milleton Hall.

May 28, 2025 3:43 PM Read more >

Police look for vehicle involved in collision with school bus

The vehicle, described as a red Dodge truck, was pulled over for a routine traffic stop initiated by a Community Safety Officer.

May 28, 2025 2:57 PM Read more >

Meota and District News: Activities gearing up in lake country

Concession is doing a brisk business.

May 28, 2025 2:37 PM Read more >

NBFD reinstates fire ban for North Battleford

North Battleford Fire Department's Chief Lindsay Holm issued an immediate fire ban within North Battleford city limits effective today.

May 27, 2025 2:46 PM Read more >

Rally at city hall sees strong turnout

Protesters rallied outside city hall May 26, calling for the restoration of reduced public transit service.

May 27, 2025 11:15 AM Read more >

Opening Lines: Book reviews on the fly

Not one, not two, but three books you may love.

May 26, 2025 7:00 PM Read more >

Two face robbery charges following incident in North Battleford

On May 25 at approximately 2:35 a.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of an armed robbery on 109 Street in North Battleford.

May 26, 2025 4:44 PM Read more >

Town council meetings temporarily relocated during renovations

The meeting was recently held on May 20, and the next meeting on June 3 will also take place at the new site.

May 26, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan Skies: It’s time for summer star gazing

The moon is new June 25, and its thin sliver joins up with Mercury in the western sky June 26.

May 25, 2025 8:00 PM Read more >

Garden Chat: Update on growing sweet potatoes in Saskatchewan

Sweet potatoes require a longer frost-free period than is normally experienced in Saskatchewan.

May 25, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >