Battlefords News-Optimist

The biggest story to hit the city of North Battleford in 2016 began in the overnight hours of July 20 to 21. The next day, the extent of the issue was just becoming known.

Canadian health care violates human rights when governments cause limited or delayed access to primary and specialist care

At the same time, fewer Canadians are volunteering their time - and it all means that vital charitable groups are struggling

SGI and law enforcement across Saskatchewan focused on impaired driving in November. There were 279 offences related to impaired driving including: • 10 offences for having a blood alcohol content between .04 and.

SaskTel and employees from North Battleford and district participating in TelCare, the Crown Corporation’s employee donation benevolent fund, are donating $13,650 to eight organizations in 2016.

This collection of wartime Christmas cards will remind us how difficult it was for families to be separated during the Christmas season. www.elinorflorence.com/blog/christmas-cards

North West Terminal is undergoing a dust system upgrade. The company is adding two new dust filter systems and associated piping to replace its aging dust cyclone systems.

Sandwith Community Hall was the venue for the 13th annual Christmas Music Afternoon Dec. 18, hosted by the St. Philip’s Presbyterian group. About 80 attended the program to participate or just enjoy the singing and the variety of excellent talent.

Living in Pensacola, Fla. after spending many winters in North Battleford has been a big change for Kevin Hasselberg. However, you won’t hear the former Battlefords North Stars head coach and general manager bragging about it.

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