Battlefords News-Optimist

An active and distinguished member of the local First Nation community in the Battlefords has passed away. Harold Greyeyes died Jan. 31 at the age of 86. He leaves behind his wife Estelle and his family.

The Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers are ready to face off for Super Bowl 50 in San Francisco. After 18 years in the NFL, number 18 could finally hang them up after an incredible career.

History and Commentary From a Prairie Perspective

Distracted driving is the traffic safety spotlight for the month of February. Police across the province will be watching for people using cellphones to talk, text, email or surf the Internet while driving.

Paynton News

KINLEY — A 43-year-old Kinley man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection to the death of 26-year-old Beverly Littlecrow, also of Kinley, Jan. 24.

GOODSOIL — Curtis and James Hofer say they were convinced something was wrong with the barcode when the ticket checker showed their Lotto Max ticket had won $1,000,000.

On Second Thought

The first house concert of the year at The Gog will feature all home-grown talent and promises to be a full house. The eclectic group Backroads will entertain along with Kjelti Katherine Saturday.

Bullying is a big topic in recent years. There are all kinds of initiatives to prevent bullying and to encourage bullies to change their ways. That’s important work.