Battlefords News-Optimist

Submitted Here is some interesting historical information on the more than a century of police vehicles, compliments of the RCMP History of vehicle markings 1917: “RNWMP” plate on front grill centred between headlights.

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The North Battleford Fire Department is reporting they are responding to even more calls for sharps pickups in the city this year. At city council Monday night, fire chief Trevor Brice provided the latest numbers.

Building permits are down for the month of April in North Battleford.

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The Western Development Museum in North Battleford is keeping busy with their antique gas tractors and engines work bees.

Submitted by Saskatchewan Environment Seeing bears or other large predators in the wild can be very exciting. It’s important to remember, though, that these are wild animals and they can be dangerous and unpredictable.

CNW - The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Tuesday introduced Bill C-99, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act, to change Canada’s Oath of Citizenship to include clear reference to the rights of Indigenous peo

There are still three undefeated-and-untied teams at the top of the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League schedule.

This weekend marks the opening event in the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association tour in North Battleford. The first event runs Friday May 31 to Sunday June 2 at the Battlefords Ag Society grounds.