Skip to content

Battlefords News-Optimist

Assisted living focus of new project

North Battleford will soon have the assisted-living facility that many in the community have been clamoring for.

Neighbour Network aims to nip crime

Steven Cormons is taking a stand against crime, and he's inviting all of North Battleford to join him.
Recognize volunteers with a tax break

Recognize volunteers with a tax break

A new season is just beginning. It's more of a new year for those of us who are connected to the school system than the changing of the calendar in the middle of winter and already the action has started.

Fire engulfs metal shed

A building fire involving a small metal shed kept fire crews busy on Labour Day. The fire was at 791-110th Street in North Battleford.
September at the movies

September at the movies

Summer movie season is officially over and September is upon us - an appropriate time, I think, to look back and look forward at what has been going on in the world of movies.
North Stars veterans don't disappoint in pre-season

North Stars veterans don't disappoint in pre-season

Watching from the stands, the Battlefords North Stars veterans were growing anxious waiting for their chance to play in the exhibition action. Wednesday, most of them drew into the lineup and didn't disappoint.
Cowboy parade comes to town Nov. 13

Cowboy parade comes to town Nov. 13

Once again The Battlefords Quarter Horse Club is out to bring Santa Clause to town, the cowboy way! Continuing, and building on the success of the club's two previous Christmas parades, members are excited to present our the annual Cowboy Christmas P
Hafford student places 10th at nationals

Hafford student places 10th at nationals

Braden Kowlachuk is a 15-year-old Grade 10 student of Hafford Central School who qualified to compete in the annual Royal Canadian Legion Youth Track and Field Championships in Ottawa Aug. 6 to 8 at the newly renovated Terry Fox Athletic Facility.

Religion and a rifled musket

Comment and History from a Prairie Perspective
Maidstone graduate wins national award

Maidstone graduate wins national award

Leaving home for college is both scary and exciting for young people starting a new phase in their life. Maidstone's Cougen Pegg is starting out with a bit more of a boost than usual.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks