Battlefords News-Optimist

The successful recruitment and retention of aboriginal employees is an important topic for employers.

Last year, Unity's Run for Riderville brought out media from all corners of the province. As well, we were fortunate to be a stop on CTV's Home Town Tour.

Where do local candidates stand on issues important to constituents in the federal election? More than 50 people turned up to find out on Tuesday night in Lloydminster.

The Blaine Lake Community Association held its annual general meeting April 5. The Blaine Lake Community Association Inc. reported that for the statement period ending January 31, 2011, the organization incurred a net loss of $7,175.39.

After winning the initiation Western Canadian Native Hockey Championship in 2009, the LRD team were at it again at the novice level this year.

The campaign in Battlefords-Lloydminster has heated up with less than a week left before the federal election.

You can tell it is springtime from the smoke that rises into the air.

STORY: In Loving Memory of William John Story who was born May 29, 1939 "On the Homestead", Ranger District, SK and passed away April 15, 2011 at Leoville, SK.

MULLER: William Muller passed away Friday, April 15, 2011 at The Battlefords Union Hospital, North Battleford, SK at the age of 97 years.

In the intimate and warm atmosphere of the Centre francophone des Battleford, March 10, singer-song writer Annette Campagne filled the air with songs from blues to gospel.