Battlefords News-Optimist

The Government of Saskatchewan and CAA Saskatchewan would like to remind you, if you see flashing lights ahead, slow to 60 km/hr. Not only is it the law, but also common sense to slow down to 60km/hr for anyone working on the side of the road.

Thursday afternoon, the Saskatchewan RCMP received confirmation that carfentanil (controlled under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act) was present in a substance tested by Health Canada after an incident at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Princ

On the morning of Thursday, Aug. 10, Brad Wall announced in a YouTube video that he’d retire from politics when the Saskatchewan Party elects a new leader.

The RCMP’s phones were ringing Tuesday, as there were 34 calls for service from 6 a.m. Aug. 8, to 6 a.m. Aug. 9. A police report detailed one incident involving a male youth who threatened two female youth with a knife.

Canadian Crop Hail Association August 8, 2017 Overview Hot, dry weather has accelerated the maturation of crops in southern Alberta and southern Saskatchewan, resulting in early harvesting of some pulse crops.

After serving as Premier of Saskatchewan for nearly 10 years, Premier Brad Wall announced Thursday that he will be retiring from that position and elected politics when his party elects a new Leader. Wall released a video about his retirement.

Released on August 10, 2017 Producers in the province have two per cent of the crop combined and three per cent swathed or ready to straight-cut, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report.

Given how successful the team’s spring camp was in April, Battlefords Sharks head coach Gary Berggren is eager to see what will happen at the Civic Centre next weekend during their training camp.

William Roy (Bill Macdonald) 1949 – 2017. It is with great sadness Bill’s family must announce his death on Friday, July 21, 2017 in North Battleford, Sask. Born May 9, 1949, Bill was the son of the late William Roy and Muriel (Flynn) Macdonald.

The family of Dewey Evans is saddened to announce his passing on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Cold Lake, Alberta at the age of 77 years.