Battlefords News-Optimist

We’ve heard much about the Trudeau Liberal government’s rollback of Tax-Free Savings Account contribution limits. We’ve haven’t heard so much about Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs). And that’s a good thing.

History and Commentary From a Prairie Perspective

Much like the disparity between heavy snowfalls in Western provinces and unseasonably warm weather in the rest of Canada, “global imbalances” remain a key theme in world economies and capital markets.

In Loving Memory of Howard Arthur Libbey, born April 15, 1937 at Radway, Alberta passed away January 14, 2016 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

Therese (Terri) was born on April 1, 1932 in Battleford, SK to Telesphore and Elize Charbonneau, their 15th child. She passed away in Kamloops on Nov.

Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation has announced they are now a partner of ChangeIt, an exciting new way to donate while making everyday purchases using your BMO and RBC credit cards or select credit union debit cards.

Lillian Hanna Graber. November 5, 1925 – January 18, 2016. The passing of Lillian Graber, age 90 years of Saskatoon, Sk. occurred peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2016 at St. Paul’s Hospital, with her family at her bedside.

In the wake of the recent U.S. Powerball news, readers are probably wondering where all that money spent on lottery tickets goes. As it turns out, a good chunk of it goes back to programs in the community.

More than 300 impaired drivers were stopped by police during December’s province-wide traffic safety spotlight on impaired driving.