Battlefords News Optimist

Health minister to Philippines on recruiting mission

Daily Leg Update - Paul Merriman leaves for Philippines Nov. 24 for mission to recruit health care professionals.

Nov 24, 2022 3:37 PM Read more >

B’fords RCMP Weekly Report: Generator stolen from storage shed

Man wanted in Delmas robbery remains at large.

Nov 24, 2022 2:49 PM Read more >

Sask. Hospital history to persevere: Legacy Trail begins fundraising

The money has started coming in.

Nov 24, 2022 1:46 PM Read more >

‘Reason for the Season’ released by local artist

Keegan Isaac hosts a Christmas concert Dec. 14.

Nov 24, 2022 1:29 PM Read more >

Lights of Joy lit in Lions Park

Lighting of all 16 trees was sponsored by local businesses with the sponsorship banners flying at the park.

Nov 24, 2022 12:55 PM Read more >

Battlefords RCMP investigating armed robbery

The robbery appears to have been a targeted incident.

Nov 24, 2022 12:05 PM Read more >

Opinion: CBC is a government monster gobbling up tax dollars

The CBC spent more than $51 million in bonuses and pay raises in 2020 and 2021.

Nov 24, 2022 11:22 AM Read more >

Indigenous man accuses North Battleford pool staff of racism

An Indigenous man says he and his family were traumatized after an alleged racist incident at a swimming pool in North Battleford.

Nov 23, 2022 8:07 PM Read more >

Which is better: Moe’s $500 cheques, or Danielle Smith’s $600?

Daily Leg Update - Alberta Premier’s relief measures including pausing the fuel tax seem more to liking of NDP than ‘Moe’s Money’.

Nov 23, 2022 7:34 PM Read more >

Crime Stoppers seeking information on 'Mugshot Monday' suspects

If your tip leads to an arrest or charge, you may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

Nov 23, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >