Battlefords News-Optimist

Last summer, local musician Cole Knutson, who is pursuing a saxophone performance degree with plans to follow up with a master's degree in collaborative piano, hosted a recital with another local artist, Jean Van Der Merwe, and he plans to stage a si

Earlier in the year, the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford was closed for repairs, but it's back in business with a members’ art show running until May 15.

Progress celebrated Tuesday

The Association of Saskatchewan Realtors has presented grants to six charities in the province and one of them is in the Battlefords.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man who was serving a community sentence and has removed his electronic monitoring device. Battlefords RCMP say information was received Monday at 10:30 p.m.

Canadian juries are denied the knowledge that they have the power to pass judgment on laws they deem to be unjust

Promises a country rockin' good time

The Town of Battleford will not be granting a request from the Twin Rivers Curling Club, operating out of the Northland Power Curling Centre in North Battleford, for an additional $10,000 to help pay their 2016-17 season operating costs.

The Town of Battleford is ordering 112 each of refuse containers and compost containers to add to their inventory. The additional bins will help the town keep up with repairs, replacements and an increased uptake on compost bins.

The City of North Battleford has issued a news release stating that, to help conserve water, the odd-even watering schedule is now in effect.