Battlefords News-Optimist

Taxpayers can expect the town to pay $190,000 in June 2023.

Big buck trophies frequent in the area.

RCMP see an increase in gang-related or-involved homicides.

A Coca-cola collection, thundereggs, moustache cups, and one of the largest gun display’s in Canada are just a few of the numerous artifacts stored inside the Fred Light Museum that serve as a historical beacon of the Battlefords and area.

Carollers make the rounds Dec 19 and 20.

Saskatchewan is the only province that pairs maple syrup with waffles, while all others prefer pancakes.

North Battleford property tax to go up 5.99 per cent including the one per cent rise for capital; water up 4.3, sewer up 5.5 and UPAR up 16.7 per cent.

Proposal to purchase lots for a multi-unit housing development was approved at North Battleford council Monday night.

Kurt Miller was wanted by police since February 2022 when he failed to show for his sentencing hearing and fled to Alberta where RCMP eventually located and arrested him.

One house was completely engulfed in flames and houses on each side were being impacted by fire.