Battlefords News-Optimist

While the date for Easter is variable from year to year [depends on the timing of the first full moon after the vernal equinox – this year, Easter Sunday falls on April 5], we can be sure that spring weather is not far behind.

Dear Editor Who is surprised about Steven Harper's announcement that he plans to renew the Canadian commitment of troops and planes to the war against ISIS in Iraq, and possibly to extend it? Not me for sure.

John Richard Lojek. April 26, 1954 - North Battleford, SK - March 17, 2015 - Calgary, AB. John Lojek passed away peacefully on March 17, 2015 after courageously living with cancer.

It’s a good food (and news) story.

The Agrimex show is returning to the Battlefords Ag Society grounds for its 30th anniversary year and preparations are already well under way for it.

I know what you’re thinking, “the season hasn’t even started yet, how is that possible?” Well, if you’ve been following what’s been happening with the Blue Jays in the (extremely) early going so far this season, you would understand.

Providing obvious evidence of GMO consumer benefits

If it leaves its advantages intact, history will repeat itself

The Game Changer

The Battlefords AAA Stars reached the SMAAAHL final for the second consecutive season with their game five win in Tisdale Thursday.