Battlefords News-Optimist

Dear Editor The Battlefords North Stars have embarked on a new Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season. There are new beginnings with various changes in the player lineup and fresh faces in the coaching and management ranks.

Efforts to promote the entire Battlefords region as a place to do business are not slowing down in the least.

Construction of the 12th Avenue rehabilitation from 101st to 102nd Street is being postponed to the spring of 2017. The City describes the project as high-profile and aimed at downtown revitalization.

Battleford RCMP responded to 67 calls for service between Wednesday, Sept. 14 and Thursday, Sept. 15. Wednesday, Sept. 14 6:07 a.m. - Report of vehicle stolen from Maher Drive residence in North Battleford overnight. 6:19 a.m.

Crisis calls for strong federal leadership, education of clinicians, and non-pharmaceutical pain management alternatives for patients

In Loving Memory of Dorothy Margaret Stewart born April 6, 1930 at Maymont, SK, passed away August 28, 2016 in North Battleford, SK.

With nominations set to close in less than a week, six candidates have now come forward seeking positions on Battleford town council. One of them is Councillor David George, but he isn’t seeking re-election to that position.

Canada ranks among the most expensive universal health-care systems but has fewer medical resources and some of the longest wait times

A ground-and-pound battle went in favour of the John Paul II Crusaders Tuesday.

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