Battlefords News-Optimist

A report regarding a review of primary health care in Lloydminster was accepted by members of the Prairie North Regional Health Authority board at a regular meeting April 27.

The man charged in the stabbing of a woman at a downtown ATM last year will serve a life sentence in a federal penitentiary. Michael John Duperron, 30, appeared in provincial court Monday.

I've been mulling over the difference between greatness and significance. According to my dictionary the meanings are pretty much the same; according to my musings, the distinction is more about size than importance. Let me explain.

Saskatchewan's minister of highways was in the Battlefords Friday to help raise the profile of local provincial election candidates.

The North Battleford Beavers started the season 0-3 and Monday night they were looking for their first win of the season, as they took on the Mervin Flyers. The Flyers entered the game with a 3-2 record, but lost 16-9 to the Beavers.

Athol Murray College of Notre Dame is well-known for producing excellent athletes, but there's much more to the story than that.

Not often do players in the Battlefords get an opportunity to show up to the rink in shorts and a t-shirt, but Monday was the rare exception for two local hockey players, as a visit to the North Battleford Civic Centre marked the first of many as mem

It truly was an evening of music for one's soul.

The hard work of teachers and staff in the Light of Christ Catholic School Division was honoured May 27. It was the night of their 23rd annual staff appreciation dinner.

One of Canada's most influential artists is slated to give a free public address Saturday, June 11 at 1:30 p.m. at North Battleford City Hall.