Battlefords News-Optimist

National Newspapers Week Commentary

Mental health supports, funding model discussion points

Sky-Tech Equipment in North Battleford is helping raise the Saskatchewan Hospital New Beginnings campaign to new heights.

The senior NBCHS Vikings got spanked Friday night when the Centennial Chargers got the W with a score of 48-2. The Vikings saw many interceptions on their plays throughout the game.

It took a little while, but the offence for the Battlefords North Stars is finally rolling this season.

Lengthy pursuit results in arrest of suspect: charges against NB man

As part of Orange Shirt Day, Living Sky School Division embraced reconciliation along with many other educational institutions. Orange Shirt Day began in 2013 to commemorate students who attended residential schools.

North Battleford will be one stop in a series of sharing circles initiated by the Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Saskatchewan this fall.

Roadwork is coming to Wearing Road starting Oct. 9. Director of Infrastructure Dan Loewen confirmed that at last Monday’s council meeting. He said residents can expect detours around the Waste Management Facility.