Battlefords News-Optimist

What started in April with complaints that three Victoria McDonald's franchises were favouring temporarily foreign workers over domestic employed culminated in a June announcement by federal Employment Minister Jason Kenny of sweeping policy changes

This is the perfect time to begin to plan for spring. Already we are seeing spring flowering bulbs in the garden centres and other retail outlets.

If I were the leader of pretty much any European nation right now that depends on Russia to keep their homes warm, I would be asking my advisors this question: How quickly can you build a liquefied natural gas regasification plant? As in, if you pull

I had cataract surgery last year - a terrifying prospect for a visual person. I love art and ocean views, and I was nervous about anyone working on my eyes. I delayed surgery a couple of times but finally committed.

When the iconic Nitty Gritty Dirt Band played for 1,200 people at Paradise Hill's Summer Bash, a young musician from North Battleford was the opening act. It was a dream come true for Bruin Eberle.

The back alley of 1242-113th Street will be closed today from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The closure is for a directional bore for power.

A chance meeting has turned into a successful hotel venture for a former North Battleford resident. Now, Gordon Hirschfeld and his wife, Cathy, are owner-operators of both Laura's Lodge and Refresh Inn and Suites in Saskatoon.

History and Commentary From a Prairie Perspective

West Railway Avenue from 91st Street to Territorial Drive will be closed all day today for patching.

Do you remember when Saskatchewan summers were so dry that growing a vegetable garden was nearly impossible without a good sprinkler working all spring, summer and fall. The last few years have been anything but dry.