Battlefords News-Optimist

Crop report: producers pray for rain, worry about crops

Producers are now getting into the full swing of in crop spraying for weeds and insect pests.

Jun 15, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Summer half-day camps announced for North Battleford galleries

Starting on July 12, the North Battleford art galleries are holding children's art camps almost ever week until Aug. 22.

Jun 15, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

RCMP Roving Traffic Unit seizes drugs, cash, weapons in traffic stops

In the Maidstone area, the Saskatchewan RCMP Roving Traffic Unit made three large drug busts.

Jun 15, 2023 12:24 PM Read more >

Masters reacts to city mayors’ calls regarding SIS program

City mayors say Saskatchewan Income Support Program is worsening the homelessness problem.

Jun 15, 2023 11:37 AM Read more >

Can. Taxpayers Federation calls out NB for spending per person

North Battleford had third most spending per person compared to other smaller Sask. cities in 2021

Jun 15, 2023 10:16 AM Read more >

North Battleford to contract out for professional planners

City enters agreement with Northbound Planning Ltd. for them to provide planning services to the end of 2023 on an hourly basis.

Jun 14, 2023 9:00 PM Read more >

Supreme Court refuses to hear Métis harvesting rights case

Sets in motion more expansive claim.

Jun 14, 2023 4:02 PM Read more >

Battleford CAO fired by town council

The recruitment process to replace Ash Alam is underway.

Jun 14, 2023 2:55 PM Read more >

Update: Bangladesh murder: Battleford man suspected by police

The murdered woman's husband had not been immediately arrested and was believed to have fled to Canada.

Jun 14, 2023 2:54 PM Read more >

Experience Saskatchewan through your lens

ExploreSask Photo Contest launch.

Jun 14, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >