Battlefords News-Optimist

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The moon is midway between new and first quarter as February begins, with Mars just two degrees above it Feb. 1. The dwarf planet Ceres is occulted on the evening Feb. 2 for viewers in northern Canada and Alaska. As happens often during 2017, Feb.

"We want people to get to know us and hear our stories and feel like they walk away not only knowing our music, but us too," says singer/guitarist Ryan Shotton of the folk and roots duo based out of Saskatoon, Rugged Little Thing.

Are you using your automobile for work or for your own business? Perhaps you are unsure whether you should make a claim for auto expenses for 2016; or maybe you suspect you aren’t claiming everything you are entitled to.

The city of North Battleford is informing the public that Tuesday, Jan. 24 they will be plowing the streets in residential areas. Parking restrictions will be in effect.

The province of Saskatchewan, many urban municipalities and First Nation communities have seen unprecedented growth over the past years, while some rural areas are experiencing population decline.

Despite their best efforts, SGI is still frustrated about the amount of people ignoring their message to stop drinking and driving.

After reaching the semifinals a year ago, Robyn Silvernagle is eager to pick up right where she left off at the women’s provincial curling playdowns.

The gradual increase in Alberta's carbon tax in coming years will exacerbate the economic damage being done to the province

With the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League playoffs only a couple of weeks away, the Battleford Beaver Blues made a major statement to the rest of the league over the weekend.