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Battlefords MLA Herb Cox has indicated he wants to see a swift resolution to issues currently plaguing residents of Valleyview Towers in North Battleford.

MELFORT — Premier Scott Moe called his funding for education “the largest investment in education in the history of Saskatchewan” while visiting Melfort for a cabinet meeting July 17.

MELFORT — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said his government is supporting the federal government in its effort to build the trade relationship with China.

Bev Paskemin sent the News-Optimist this weather picture taken Thursday, July 18.

Submitted Métis Nation–Saskatchewan President Glen McCallum and Minister of Education Dr. Earl Cook have announced a new 10-year, $89 million post-secondary fund specifically for Métis students.

WATROUS — The Watrous detachment of the RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance after a 2014 John Deere 569 Round Baler was stolen from a business in Watrous. The baler was stolen around 1:10 am on July 19.

The Battleford Community Spirit Group's block party in downtown Battleford Thursday was disappointingly dampened by the weather.

A company has looked to Battleford as a site for a novel idea: turning waste into usable energy. Bill Roberts of Bzz Enterprises Ltd.

A husband and wife team of entrepreneurs are bringing their dream of a healthy fast-food option for Battlefords residents to life.

North Battleford city council members have awarded the tender for the re-roofing of the F.E. Holliday water treatment plant. The contract was awarded to JR & Co. Roofing for $197,876 plus taxes.