Battlefords News-Optimist

North Battleford Transit’s request for funding to purchase a new Handi-bus has received approvals from both the City of North Battleford and the Town of Battleford.

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BATOCHE- The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Île-à-la-Crosse Steering Committee and the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan signed a Memorandum of Understanding Friday to begin to collaboratively chart a path forward

Battlefords MLA Herb Cox has indicated he wants to see a swift resolution to issues currently plaguing residents of Valleyview Towers in North Battleford.

Bev Paskemin sent the News-Optimist this weather picture taken Thursday, July 18.

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Submitted Métis Nation–Saskatchewan President Glen McCallum and Minister of Education Dr. Earl Cook have announced a new 10-year, $89 million post-secondary fund specifically for Métis students.

The Battleford Community Spirit Group's block party in downtown Battleford Thursday was disappointingly dampened by the weather.

A company has looked to Battleford as a site for a novel idea: turning waste into usable energy. Bill Roberts of Bzz Enterprises Ltd.

A husband and wife team of entrepreneurs are bringing their dream of a healthy fast-food option for Battlefords residents to life.