Battlefords News-Optimist

COVID-19 way up in latest North Battleford wastewater data

The virus load in North Battleford up 319 per cent, Omicron up 1.130 per cent

Jan 31, 2022 2:36 PM Read more >

UPDATE: One fatality in collision near overpass

An eastbound semi and a westbound van collided head-on

Jan 31, 2022 1:52 PM Read more >

Wintertainment coming in February

The CUplex as well as Don Ross Centre will be hubs for several events Feb. 19-26

Jan 31, 2022 1:48 PM Read more >

Conservative MP supports riding association's petition against 'O'Toole carbon tax'

OTTAWA — A Conservative riding association has launched a petition against leader Erin O'Toole's decision to introduce a "carbon tax.

Jan 31, 2022 1:07 PM Read more >

Keeping warm and connected at the card tables

Meota News: Record number of fans at the curling rink

Jan 31, 2022 11:48 AM Read more >

Alberta Clipper causing bad highway conditions around Battlefords

Travel not recommended towards the Lloydminster area

Jan 31, 2022 11:33 AM Read more >

Battlefords hockey scores for Jan.28-30

Full schedule of games held in SPHL

Jan 31, 2022 10:40 AM Read more >

Woman charged in death of Damian Moosomin seeks bail, again

Melissa Semaganis of Poundmaker First Nation was granted bail in June and arrested three months later

Jan 31, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Infants recovered from stolen car; Battlefords RCMP looking for video

Both infants and two dogs also in the car were unharmed and reunited with their family

Jan 30, 2022 3:06 PM Read more >

Everyday blessings

Linda's Lines: Kindness makes a difference to those hurting

Jan 30, 2022 2:59 PM Read more >