Battlefords News-Optimist

Seniors living alone are much more likely to be in low income than other seniors and won't be helped by any CPP expansion

The KidSport crew and staff threw a barbecue at Discovery Co-op over the weekend to raise money for children who cannot afford to play local sports. According to a co-chair of KidSport, David Schell, this is an issue within the community.

The B.C. Court of Appeal has ruled that students don't have the right of free speech on campus

Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority released its financials for its six casinos Thursday and it is another year of earnings more than $80 million. Revenues announced as $258.3 million, with net earnings of $86.3 million for the 2015–16 fiscal year.

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Free Green Ash tree seedlings are available for pick-up at SaskPower’s customer services offices during Environment Week (June 5-11, 2016), while supplies last.

North Battleford Fire Department spent 20 minutes putting out a brush and grass fire at the McMillan gravel pit area Friday. The alarm came in at 8:42 p.m., and five firefighters responded with one pumper and one brush truck.