Skip to content

Battlefords News-Optimist

Make election about equality

Dear Editor Insanity is doing the exact same thing and expecting different results so, expecting economic growth to help us is a form of insanity. For decades, the foundation of any political party has been their economic platform.
Western fun for all at Harvest Hoedown

Western fun for all at Harvest Hoedown

The Neilburg School Community Council hosted a Harvest Hoedown Oct. 6.

A little revolt is good for democracy

Dear Editor In 1786, the farmers of western Massachusetts were angered by the denial of their right to vote in the new republic and by the neglect of the veterans of the revolutionary war.

Dumpster fire costs

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services has released figures on how much it is expected to cost the fire department to continually respond to nuisance dumpster fires in the city.

Students join forces for annual run

The elementary students and staff from Leask Community School joined with 100 students and staff at Kihiw Waciston School on Muskeg Lake Cree Nation to participate in the Annual Terry Fox National School run Sept. 28.
Smashing down barriers tochange

Smashing down barriers tochange

Most people will admit that certain areas of their lifestyles could use some improvement. Often, these changes are put off or excuses are made. This can be okay temporarily, but when changes are put off too long problems can arise.

First John Paul II football season ends

The John Paul II Crusaders may have failed to make the playoffs in their first season of nine-man football, but the season, the first in school history, was something to be proud of and something to build on in the future.
Legends 2 sells out, proceeds benefit Memorial Hall

Legends 2 sells out, proceeds benefit Memorial Hall

Maymont Legends 2 - another sold out event.

Fun and fear at Maidstone Museum

Museums can have dark corners and eerie artifacts all year round, and with a little imagination and a scary story they can be really creepy.

Lodge supports first aid training

Honoured Royal Lady Dorthea Hocher began the Oct. 10 meeting of the St. Walburg Royal Purple by wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving. Terry Krzak's talent for decorating in the fall theme spruced up the tables nicely.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks