Battlefords News-Optimist

The government is aware of the issues at Valleyview Towers, the minister of Social Services has said, and is planning meetings.

Past government actions are resulting in large amounts of money for nearby First Nations. On July 18, the government of Canada and First Nations in Treaty 4 and 6 marked the settlement of various claims against the government.

2019 NSRBL MVP Gavin Nolin of the Battlefords Trappers accepts the Eldon Elliot-Dr. Ian Smith MVP trophy from Martin Smith (right), son of the late Dr. Ian Smith and NSRBL Commissioner Kelvin Colliar (left). Photo submitted

A fire at 1571-99th Street is currently under investigation, says North Battleford Protective Services. On July 24 at 11:02 p.m., North Battleford Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire.

Whoosh! Just like that, July is almost gone. With the long weekend around the corner, you want to be sure to pack it all in before summer is over.

A new heliport on top of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon has opened ahead of schedule and became operational on Thursday, July 25 at 8 a.m.

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Savannah Sutherland is still racking up those gold medals in track and field, as at the Western Canada Tri Provincials held July 13 and 14 in Regina, in the U18 she won gold medals in 100 metre dash, 100m hurdles and 400m hurdles and won two gold med

The court process began this week for Shayla Orthner and Danita Thomas, each charged with first-degree murder in the death of Tiki Laverdiere.

Saskatchewan RCMP have issued the following alert to residents: RCMP investigators believe Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky are considered to be armed and extremely dangerous. If you see these individuals, do NOT take action and do NOT approach.