Battlefords News-Optimist

RCMP Major Crimes are now investigating Scarlett’s death as suspicious.

The survey suggests that two out of every three Canadians think that news should be free and accessible to anyone.

1 Million March for Children in Regina saw supporters walk from the Legislature down Albert Street.

The words indoctrination, agenda, and the importance of religion in schools were heavy-handed topics at a 'March for Children' rally in North Battleford, while some worried the message of peace and love while standing up against the LGBTQ2+ community would go unnoticed.

Battleford Quarter Hose Club raises $2,700 for cancer research and awareness.

Marches for parental rights are planned in various cities across Saskatchewan; counter-protests also happening right now

Midwest Food Resources is getting ready for its annual free Pumpkin Festival on Sept. 23, running from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

New group home for people with disabilities opens in North Battleford.

Jason Kim, son of the owner of the Queen's Hotel in Battleford presented a possible future for the hotel, and engaged in some heated conversation with members of council.

Proposed Late Evening Alley Access Bylaw is designed to encourage people to use lighted streets instead of dark alleyways in North Battleford.