Battlefords News-Optimist

North Battleford’s Carnegie Library was built in 1916 and was officially opened on March 1, 1917. As one of our city’s oldest buildings, the original library was built entirely from a $15,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation in New York.

Will growing number of climate refugees finally spur action on climate change?

How do you know when a speed-swimming club has been successful? When every single swimmer has smiles on their faces to go with personal best times they just swam because of hard work.

The first round of the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League is complete after a lopsided victory by Wilkie Tuesday night. The Brewers hammered the Standard Hill Lakers 11-1 in game three of their series to advance to the next round.

It might not be the best kept secret but nonetheless it’s exciting news, whether you are hearing it for the first time or the second. The Montreal Canadien alumni team is coming to Unity Nov. 27, to play a team from town.

The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame is proud to announce the induction of Bob Armstrong of Saskatoon into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, Individual Category, as a player/builder Saturday, Aug. 15 in Battleford.

For the second time in his career, North Battleford’s Andrew Albers has won a gold medal at the Pan Am Games. Sunday night in Ajax, Ont.