Battlefords News-Optimist

North Battleford firefighters responded to an outside equipment fire at the Northland Power plant Friday at 8:25 a.m. One pumper and four personnel spent nearly three hours on the scene of a transformer fire. There were no injuries.

It is with heavy hearts the family of Letitia Helen Day announces her passing on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at the age of 100 years at Battleford District Care Centre.

The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fameis proud to announce the selection of Robert Wayne Thompson of Edmonton, Alta. into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, Individual Category, as a player on Aug. 20 in Battleford.

Premier Brad Wall confirmed Friday that Battlefords MLA Herb Cox will be leaving the cabinet. Wall said to reporters that Cox is stepping aside due to health reasons. He is undergoing treatment related to cancer again this fall.

So what can you do for an encore? A little over three months since arguably the most improbable run to a championship in sports history, Leicester City will begin it’s defence of their English Premier League title on Saturday morning when they take o

John Cairns' News Watch

North Battleford's Andrew Albers made his return to the major leagues for the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night in a 10-2 loss to the Houston Astros.

Dear Editor Re: Letter published Aug. 11, 2016 in the Regional Optimist. Mr. Hult complained about the public protest on Aug.

RCMP Daily Report

In Loving Memory Of Ruby Marie Huard born February 10, 1938 at Great Deer, SK, passed away July 31, 2016 in Saskatoon, SK.