Skip to content

Battlefords News-Optimist

Bikers make cool donation

Bikers make cool donation

Since their ice maker broke down, third floor residents of the Battlefords District Care Centre did not have access to ice water on their own floor, so the Canadian Legion of Riders has stepped in and provided a brand new ice generator.
56-year-old woman dead in Highway 4 collision

56-year-old woman dead in Highway 4 collision

A 56-year-old woman from the Battlefords has died as a result of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 4 Wednesday near the Hamlin grain terminal.
One person dead in Highway 4 crash

One person dead in Highway 4 crash

One person has died as a result of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 4 Wednesday near the Hamlin grain terminal According to RCMP the highway was closed with a detour using grid roads during the investigation. The crash happened around 7:55 a.m.
Incumbents and newcomers to take Battlefords Chamber of Commerce directorships

Incumbents and newcomers to take Battlefords Chamber of Commerce directorships

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has recommended that, with a slate of 11 candidates for 11 positions on the board of directors, no ballot vote be taken this year.

Calgary doesn't need another above inflation rate property tax increase

Curbing outlandish city employee wage increases and pension costs would work as well
SAWCHUK

SAWCHUK

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Sawchuk, late of North Battleford, Saskatchewan on December 3, 2014 at the age of 94 years. Tina was born on December 19, 1919 at Square Hill Sasatchewan.
Firearms charges laid

Firearms charges laid

THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION — A man has been arrested following a firearms complaint on Thunderchild First Nation. His name has been released; he is Quinton Elliot Wapass. According to RCMP, Monday at 8:52 p.m.

Generator stolen from a garage

RCMP Daily Report
18-year-old charged with assault

18-year-old charged with assault

RCMP Daily Report
New Location for Food Bank in the works

New Location for Food Bank in the works

The Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre has major plans to move their base of operations from downtown 101st Street to the Knights of Columbus Hall at 1202 - 105th St.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks