Battlefords News-Optimist

Four years ago, North Battleford was in turmoil. By September 2013, there had been three shootings in the city of under 14,000 residents. The public's concern over crime even prompted City officials to host a public information session Sept.

Volunteer opportunities

Daily Report March 24-27

North Battleford has taken a big revenue hit in the wake of the provincial budget handed down last week. The City is one of many communities across Saskatchewan dealing with the loss of SaskPower and SaskEnergy grants-in-lieu to municipalities.

Spending on exploration - the lifeblood of the industry - dropped for the fourth consecutive year and is at its lowest point since 2005

The Battlefords North Stars will resume their quest for the Canalta Cup Friday night at the Civic Centre. That is when they will begin a best-of-seven Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League semifinal series against the Estevan Bruins at 7:30 p.m.

Although they just missed out on a spot in the North Saskatchewan Female Midget AA Hockey League final, the Battlefords Midget AA Sharks made a tremendous impression in their inaugural campaign.

Festival Fanfare

Despite losing both of their games at the 5A Hoopla tournament in Regina this weekend, there are a number of things that the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings senior boys’ basketball team can take from the experience as they build to

For the first time since winning a silver medal in 2012, the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Viking senior girls’ basketball team earned some hardware at the provincial high school basketball championships.