Battlefords News Optimist - All News

Litter bugs and snakes

Spring is finally here. As the temperature starts to get warmer and the snow has disappeared, it unfortunately shows much of the litter and garbage that was dumped over the winter.

May 17, 2018 12:53 PM Read more >

Growing Fruit in Northern Gardens

By Sara Williams and Bob Bors Published by Coteau Books $39.

May 17, 2018 11:57 AM Read more >

Anonymity doesn’t cut it

The note in the illustration came into the newsroom affixed to Page 13 of the May 3 edition of the Regional Optimist.

May 17, 2018 10:40 AM Read more >

Nurse wins national award

Bodiene Dussion is just getting back to work after accepting an award in Ottawa. Last week, Dussion, a community health nurse at Saulteaux First Nation, accepted an Award for Excellence in Nursing.

May 17, 2018 9:23 AM Read more >

Exploring various media

Art Notes

May 17, 2018 9:20 AM Read more >

Provincial designation sought for Battleford Industrial School Cemetery

At a public meeting Monday evening, a local group reported their progress regarding historical designations of the Battleford Industrial School Cemetery.

May 17, 2018 9:16 AM Read more >

Nisse Lodge marks 40th anniversary

Meota News

May 17, 2018 9:05 AM Read more >

Chamber works to improve NB’s reputation

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has launched its campaign to improve North Battleford’s reputation.

May 17, 2018 8:25 AM Read more >

Changes on their way to Medstead Central School

Medstead News

May 16, 2018 4:50 PM Read more >

Text and drive; pay the price

Do you text and drive? Do you talk on your hand-held phone and drive? If you habitually do these things or engage in any other activities that take your mind off the task at hand, chances are good you will eventually pay the price, in the form of a t

May 16, 2018 4:24 PM Read more >

Battlefords News-Optimist