Battlefords News-Optimist

The continued restrictions on business remain a concern for members of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce. At their board meeting Feb. 16, board members expressed concerns about the impact of the restrictions on businesses.

Vaccine Delivery In addition to 81 per cent of long-term care residents having received their first dose and 46 per cent of long term care residents having received both first and second doses, 76 per cent of Saskatchewan's personal care homes have n

A star player with the Battlefords AAA Sharks is headed to the NCAA to play hockey. Madison Glynn has signed a letter of intent to play for Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.

At what point do we move on from a tragedy, and is three years too soon? That was the fundamental question raised by New Democratic Party Finance Critic Trent Wotherspoon in a press release on Feb.

North Battleford city council members had questions for the manager of the Battlefords Housing Authority this week, having heard complaints from within the community about conditions faced by tenants, especially seniors, and neighbours.

Mid-February to the first week of March is traditionally the peak of the year for oilwell drilling activity. And on Feb. 22, there were 31 drilling rigs working in Saskatchewan, down markedly from the previous two years.

As expected, North Battleford council has approved setting up a short term policy committee to develop a city-wide comprehensive memorial policy.

Crop Insurance coverage is going up due to higher commodity prices, and rates are going up as well, but the premium cost per dollar of coverage continues to decline.

North Battleford city council got the bad news Monday that an installation project had gone way over what had been set aside in their budget.

Submitted Marita Lang has had some sleeping problems lately, but for a good reason – the Regina resident won $1 million on the Feb. 13 Lotto 6/49 Guaranteed Prize draw, and her excitement has been keeping her up at night.