Skip to content

Battlefords News-Optimist

Lloydminster drug market takes hit after major meth, fentanyl seizure

Lloydminster drug market takes hit after major meth, fentanyl seizure

Nearly four kilograms of meth was seized along with more than 500 grams of fentanyl powder. Project Radar began in June 2021 in Red Deer and expanded as the group demonstrated ties to the Lloydminster drug market.
Read more >
Mayfair and District News: Chitek Lake welcomes new grocery store

Mayfair and District News: Chitek Lake welcomes new grocery store

Maymont grads selling fruit and meat as fundraiser.
Read more >
SaskTel bringing 5G to the Battlefords by summer 2023

SaskTel bringing 5G to the Battlefords by summer 2023

Powered by Samsung, SaskTel’s 5G network can reach speeds of up to 1.2 Gigabits per second (Gbps)              
Read more >
Conductor with Battlefords ties wins prestigious award

Conductor with Battlefords ties wins prestigious award

He has contributed to the promotion, growth and development of the musical, educational and cultural values of Canadian band outside of Canada.
Read more >
LSSD looking to build sports academy program into NBCHS

LSSD looking to build sports academy program into NBCHS

The program would also be cost-neutral for the school division tailored to fit every school and community. 
Read more >
North Battleford PBR committee donates to Colby Cave Foundation

North Battleford PBR committee donates to Colby Cave Foundation

BTEC, Ronald McDonald House and the Colby Cave Foundation were the recipients of a combined $22,941.24 from the PBR Committee.
Read more >
'This is a special win': Silvernagle brings Scotties title home

'This is a special win': Silvernagle brings Scotties title home

“We weren’t putting too much pressure on ourselves. We just wanted to go out and play and make some shots and have some fun. We’re all experienced curlers and you can put that all together."
Read more >
Maidstone and District News: Oilpersons’ spiel draws 14 teams

Maidstone and District News: Oilpersons’ spiel draws 14 teams

Lashburn and Maidstone Curling Clubs host two-day bonspiel.
Read more >
Roughriders launch Grey Cup Festival Legacy Grant program

Roughriders launch Grey Cup Festival Legacy Grant program

Applications are now being accepted for $250,000 worth of legacy grants.
Read more >
Festival Fanfare: Workshop features ‘Orff’ teaching approach

Festival Fanfare: Workshop features ‘Orff’ teaching approach

The 2023 Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival is scheduled to run from March 13 to 25.
Read more >
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks