Battlefords News-Optimist

John Cairns’ Leg Watch

There is news about a couple of provincial court matters stemming from prominent criminal cases in the news in the area: The man accused of a robbery from spring 2016 at Landis made his first appearance in court Tuesday.

Linda's Lines

Everybody has a Story

In a town the size of Spiritwood, it’s easy for everyone to get involved in making sure that a major event goes off without a hitch.

Although they weren’t playing in their own rink, Tuesday’s third game in the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League final felt like a home contest for the Hafford Hawks.

It was a memorable week for Battlefords North Stars captain Layne Young.

The John Paul II Crusaders weren’t expecting to be playing on their home court this weekend.

From March 5-7, I was part of a group from Poundmaker Cree Nation that attended the Strengthening and Revitalizing-Indigenous Language and Culture conference in Membertou, at the northern end of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.

A new agreement between the city and Magic Lantern Theatres has been approved by city council, clearing the way for construction of their new four-screen movie theatre this spring.