Battlefords News-Optimist

The F.E. Holliday plant is not fully operating due to high organics and turpidity currently in the North Saskatchewan River. As a result, the city of North Battleford has issued a ban on all outdoor watering until further notice.

It isn't just a bad smell and bad sight, but the smoky haze could be a health risk as well.

This is a hard time of year for me as a mom. The school supply shopping was easy as I bought all but one item here in Maidstone. We have a great selection locally and great prices so it doesn't make sense to fight the crowds in the cities.

Another one of the suspects accused in the 98th Street home invasion case has failed in his attempt to be released on bail.

A spiritual journey that began in Fairbanks, Alaska and will wrap up in the Florida Keys came through the Battlefords this week.

Last week, we were rummaging through some back issues from our newspaper archives.

The third individual arrested in connection to a targeted ATM break-and-enter in Leoville was in court Wednesday. Gabriel Poundmaker, 19, of North Battleford was in provincial court Wednesday in North Battleford before Judge Violet Meekma.

After 14 regular season games and six playoff games, no North Saskatchewan River Baseball Team could find a way to beat the Lloydminster Meridian Twins and they now have their second league title in as many years.

A fugitive wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in connection to a November 2008 shooting incident on 110th Street in North Battleford was captured this week in Calgary.

It is official. The North Saskatchewan River Baseball League is finished. Along with the completion of the championship series, the MVP award has been presented and now the gloves and bats can be stored for the winter.