Battlefords News-Optimist

Back in 1950, the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development spent $922 per registered "Indian." As of 2012, the renamed Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada spent $9,056 per registered First Nations person.

Three youth who police say went on a rampage of violence and vandalism in North Battleford early Sunday morning are facing several charges.

The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation's $100,000 Cash Lottery is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

Local improvement projects on Pearson Avenue and 19th Avenue in North Battleford have been given the go ahead by city council, although some residents are opposed.

Several armed individuals robbed residents of Mosquito First Nation at gun point Saturday, Aug. 16, according to Battlefords Rural RCMP.

I am a church-going Christian. At the same time, I am in fear for my earthly reputation and immortal soul because I have reached the conclusion the bitter conflict between the state of Israel and Hamas is the result of the propaganda of yesterday.

Governments, like families, make choices. And governments, like families, sometimes make choices that deny them other options: for example, spend money on having dinner out every night may preclude the purchase of a nicer automobile.

An RCMP investigation has determined there was no criminal element in the death of a three-year-old girl July 29 on Mosquito First Nation. The girl died from injuries she received after being struck by a vehicle at about 8:30 p.m.

After hearing two final presentations of opposition, North Battleford City council voted to Monday to approve its controversial official community plan and accompanying zoning bylaw.

The preparations for the 2014-15 Battlefords AAA Sharks' season began Sunday as the team held their fall tryouts at the Civic Centre.