Battlefords News-Optimist

Honorary Doctor of Laws degree stripped by University of Regina after a review of Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond’s claims of Indigenous heritage/ancestry.

Playing in his 150th Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League contest, 20-year-old forward Steven Kesslering scored four goals Friday night. The offensive outburst from the Viceroy product helped the Battlefords to a 7-2 victory over the Notre Dame Hounds.

Stolen house was loaded on a trailer ready for transport.

The Dekker Centre has been standing firm in the face of discriminatory backlash over the last three weeks as anti-drag activists have attacked the upcoming Drag Queen Bingo fundraiser on April 15.

Premier Scott Moe to be part of premiers’ discussion of last week’s offer from the federal government.

The 2023 Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival is scheduled to run from March 13 to 25.

Parenteau's Métis heritage, tracing back to Louis Riel and the Northwest Rebellion of 1885, is a significant part of his music and identity.

After the return of BBEX, several meetings with government officials, and renovations, the chamber is planning for a big year with a new community relocation guide, shopping sprees, and more.

Janvier purchased his ticket from Lakeshore Express in La Loche on Dec. 29.

For years, artists Cindy Hoppe and Diane Larouche Ellard have been capturing the beauty of the prairies through photo walks near their homes south of Battleford.