Battlefords News-Optimist

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The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has announced that provincial finance minister Kevin Doherty will appear at their post-budget breakfast in North Battleford on Friday, March 31.

Thanks to a prolonged finale due to Mother Nature’s antics throughout the province, less than 24 hours will separate the conclusion of the 2016-17 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League regular season and the beginning of this year’s playoffs.

Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, was acting like my therapist the last time we spoke. I told him I was in a slump, that my get up and go had gone somewhere else.

International Women's Day

Hilda's Yard, a comedy by well-known Canadian playwright, Norm Foster, will be presented by Cochin Community Players on March 30, 31, April 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 and 9 at the Cochin Community Hall.

John Cairns’ Leg Watch

This column is going to have to serve as the “last word” on the whole Oscars best-picture announcement debacle.

A federal Tory candidate's policy proposal would end a decade of silence on school choice in Canada

Battlefords workers join protest