Battlefords News-Optimist

Update: Emergency alert cancelled for Maidstone area

Residents of the RM of Britannia and Lloydminster no longer need to shelter in place.

Sep 6, 2022 2:17 PM Read more >

Opinion: Ottawa should stop stoking food insecurity

Ottawa's taxes and regulations are driving up costs for farmers and the families who buy the food they produce.

Sep 6, 2022 12:31 PM Read more >

Murder trial for Soaring Eagle Whitstone begins

Soaring Eagle Whitstone is one of 10 people charged in connection to the death of Tiki Laverdiere of Edmonton

Sep 6, 2022 10:04 AM Read more >

Maidstone and District News: Fire destroys 200 acres of crop

Gymnastics hits the mats after two-year hiatus.

Sep 6, 2022 9:39 AM Read more >

Update: Witchekan Lake emergency alert cancelled

One of two male suspects has been located.

Sep 6, 2022 8:24 AM Read more >

Space discoveries that will blow your mind

The size of the universe is hard to fathom, and it’s expanding even faster than scientists originally thought.

Sep 6, 2022 4:29 AM Read more >

RCMP confirm suspect Damien Sanderson found dead

Myles Sanderson may have suffered injuries, is still wanted by police.

Sep 5, 2022 4:38 PM Read more >

Update: Damien Sanderson found dead, Myles still at large

One of the Sanderson brothers is dead.

Sep 5, 2022 3:56 PM Read more >

Battlefords locals take their treasures to 43rd International Mustang Meet

Over 370 registered cars from all over Canada and the United States converged on Saskatoon for the 43rd International Mustang Meet.

Sep 5, 2022 12:27 PM Read more >

Meota and District News: Long weekend sees boats leaving the lake

Sons of Norway gather for an afternoon of whist.

Sep 5, 2022 10:35 AM Read more >