Battlefords News-Optimist

Nipawin 2, North Stars 1 in a shootout finish

The man who won Gerald Stanley’s acquittal of second-degree murder charges back in February has changed law firms. Scott Spencer is listed as one of the partners of Miller Thomson, a national law firm with offices in Regina and Saskatoon.

Unity News

As I write this, Canada is having a good day, economically. That is, if you consider we just dodged, by the skin of our teeth, getting trampled by Donald Trump on NAFTA 2.0, the United States Mexico Canada Agreement.

The south bridge is still safe to drive on, and the north bridge is still safe to walk on

The W5 documentary that aired last Saturday on North Battleford crime, entitled “Crimetown,” was devastating in no shortage of ways. In particular, it put a face to the victims of crime in North Battleford.

Saskatchewan North District RCMP members are taking a pro-active approach to deter and prevent impaired driving, according to an RCMP press release.

The boreal forest is a beautiful piece of our country and is central to our natural environment, history, culture and economy.

Maurice Potratz, 38, of Scott was located yesterday by RCMP.

If you need any further proof that the Battlefords is, musically, one happening place, look no further. The weekend of Oct. 12, 13 and 14 is jam-packed with music that is sure to suit everyone's taste.