Battlefords News-Optimist

Federal minister of agriculture Gerry Ritz has welcomed the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of a bill to repeal Country of Origin Labelling. The vote carried in the House Wednesday by a 300 to 131 margin.

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is distributing a poster submitted by the Demkiw family, formerly of the Battlefords, who are looking for a missing family member.

History and Commentary From a Prairie Perspective

Third Avenue United Church was the venue for Celebration in Song performances by The Meota Men's Choir, Battlefords Blend Sweet Adelines, and Lei Canta Sunday.

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GLM Industries LP has become the latest in the long line of operations impacted by the economic woes in the oil patch.

Seventh-Day Adventist Church was the place to be Sunday afternoon for their second annual Family Fun Day. The event featured free snow cones and popcorn, puppet shows, a rock wall, inflatable slide and many other activities for children.

Grade 7 students from Light of Christ Catholic Schools in North Battleford took part in the Skills Canada Cardboard Boat Race June 2.