Battlefords News-Optimist

Out at Fort Battleford, Indigenous Peoples Day began with a pipe ceremony, followed by entertainment for children, storytelling, wagon rides and free hot dogs at lunch time. Guest speakers were on hand followed by a cannon firing.

The National Film Board of Canada recently announced the North Battleford screenings of its co-production, nîpawistamâsowin - We Will Stand Up.

Linda’s Lines

The National Indigenous Day celebration in downtown North Battleford was more than pancakes on Friday, as seven local governments signed a regional co-operative framework.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada has partnered with Narcan (naloxone hydrochloride 4mg) Nasal Spray manufacturers, Adapt Pharma Canada, in the fight against the devastating fallout of Canada’s opioid crisis.

Cairns on Cinema

Battleford taxpayers could see an infrastructure levyies if town council approves them at a future council meeting.

Submitted by Saskatchewan Lotteries Ron, Derek and Brett Smith are celebrating their new riches after winning $150,879.00 on the May 3 Lotto Max draw.

Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, says, the passage of Bill C-93 in Parliament means, “People who have a criminal record only for simple possession of cannabis should be allowed to shed the burden and stigma of that

Submitted North West College held their annual Partnership Appreciation events in North Battleford on June 13 and in Meadow Lake on June 18. The events welcomed partners of the college to celebrate another successful year.