Battlefords News-Optimist

OTTAWA, May 2, 2019 /CNW/ - Update - This notice has been updated to include three additional cases of illness that have been reported in the ongoing outbreak investigation. In total, there are 76 cases reported across seven provinces.

The Battlefords North Stars erased an early two goal deficit to take a 3-2 win in game one of the Anavet Cup in Portage la Prairie.

Thursday at 3 p.m., North Battleford Fire Department responded to the intersection of Territorial Drive and Carlton Trail for a two-vehicle collision. RCMP, EMS and city bylaw personnel were also on scene.

Canada is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Canada’s private refugee sponsorship regime. But there are clouds on the horizon

Drug laws have enticed cannabis users toward legal products, although the laws of economics continue to affect prices regardless of legality. The News-Optimist recently asked local legal cannabis retailers some pricing questions.

The Battlefords Wildlife Federation says it is excited about a new program it is establishing. BWF members are going to be raising and releasing pheasants into the wild with the help of 10 schools. The program will begin with 360 pheasant eggs.

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Every year on April 28, Canada marks the National Day of Mourning to honour workers killed or injured on the job.

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