Battlefords News-Optimist

A number of SaskLotteries community grants have been approved by the North Battleford Parks and Recreation Committee at a meeting Monday.

The federal and Saskatchewan governments have announced $45,000 in funding under the Agriculture Awareness Initiative.

Christine George has been selling Epicure Products for 16 years. George has sponsored Weclome Wagon in the Battleford since September 2003, 10 years of providing newcomers with a welcome gift and Epicure special offers.

The latest train derailment and explosion in Alberta raised some alarms for North Battleford councillors Monday.

The Canadian Centre for Child Protection's MissingKids.ca program has launched a new free app for iPhone and android devices that provides a parent with the tools necessary to help locate their missing or lost child.

After a pair of losses in Weyburn over the weekend, the Battlefords Sharks are on a two-week break before hitting the ice again. The Sharks took on the Southern Range Gold Wings Saturday and Sunday and lost each contest.

As a Grade 11 student, I had a chance to sit in the Senate briefly during the nickel tour offered at the time.

A "rock"-y first year of operations for Twin Rivers Curling Club has resulted in the City of North Battleford having to extend a helping hand to them.

Halloween may not be until next week, but this coming weekend, you can get into the Halloween "spirit" with a couple of notable events. Saturday, Oct.

RCMP are warning members of the public about a "too good to be true" rental scam.