Battlefords News-Optimist

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation remind Canadians that the higher prices on gas and alcohol, which kick in today, are unfortunately not an elaborate April Fools’ Day joke, but the new reality.

In recognition of their service, Saskatchewan will provide free hunting and angling licences for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces beginning in the 2019-20 licensing year.

The final buzzer has gone for Kraft Hockeyville 2019. Unfortunately, Wilkie didn’t make the top prize, but as a finalist it will receive $25,000 for arena upgrades and $10,000 in hockey equipment from the NHLPA Goals & Dreams fund.

Health professionals hope a new provincial initiative will follow up with and improve the lives of mental health patients.

Photographer Louise Lundberg captures this grouse eating 2018 crab apples. Good thing they are round!

Results from February Traffic Safety Spotlight on seatbelts and child seats

The Battlefords North Stars started their SJHL semi-final series with the Yorkton Terriers with their biggest offensive output of the post-season, filling the Yorkton net with six goals.

Campsite reservations for the 2019 season kick off on Tuesday, April 2 with seasonal bookings.

Destination Battlefords is not resting on its laurels when it comes to attracting events and conventions to the community in 2019.

The Battlefords Business Excellence Awards are back for a 26th year in 2019.