Battlefords News-Optimist

Early warming predicted for the Prairies

Widespread severe to extreme drought is ongoing across the southern tiers of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba

Feb 28, 2022 8:01 AM Read more >

LTC facilities returning to pre-pandemic family protocols

Homes will continue to maintain safety protocols, and processes will remain in place for enhanced protocols when necessary

Feb 28, 2022 7:24 AM Read more >

Canadian airspace closed to Russian aircraft

The airspace closure is effective immediately and will remain until further notice

Feb 28, 2022 6:42 AM Read more >

Suspect killed, officer injured in exchange of gunfire in Waseca

The family of the deceased man, a 33-year-old male from the Lloydminster area, has been notified of his death.

Feb 27, 2022 4:18 PM Read more >

Some of us aren't ready to give up our masks

53 per cent don't think we're coming to the end of the COVID-19 pandemic

Feb 27, 2022 1:16 PM Read more >

Drive-through wonders?

Prairie Wool: Direct payment a paddle inevitable, but hockey stick has to go

Feb 27, 2022 10:43 AM Read more >

Love my enemies? I don’t even always like my friends!

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed: Christians seek to love their enemies because God loved us first

Feb 27, 2022 10:08 AM Read more >

Tiniest critters in the landscape essential to life

Hanbidge on Horticulture: Soils in winter – Part III

Feb 27, 2022 7:48 AM Read more >

Broncos hammer North Stars 7-1 in North Battleford

The game ended with the two teams involved in full-on fights

Feb 26, 2022 8:13 PM Read more >

Canada drops on Corruption Perceptions Index, but still one of least corrupt among countries tracked

131 countries across the world have made no significant progress against corruption in the last decade

Feb 26, 2022 5:07 PM Read more >