Local News

The New Democrats’ effort to win the Battlefords-Lloydminster by-election is now on in earnest as Matt Fedler’s campaign has opened their campaign office downtown on 100th Street.

Fan to work half time for three-month transition

There is a new Chief of Sweetgrass First Nation. It’s been learned that Laurence Paskemin has won the vote to become the new Chief in band elections last week.

The Battlefords and area continues to be an active area for the campaigns of leadership contenders in both political parties. On Friday, Dec.

The Liberal campaign of Larry Ingram got some big-name assistance Nov. 26 in Battlefords-Lloydminster. Minister of public safety Ralph Goodale was in North Battleford.

The News-Optimist got a press release at 4:52 p.m. from Living Sky School Division: On the afternoon of Dec. 1, an incident occurred near North Battleford Comprehensive High School, and a hold and secure was initiated.

The giant golf ball visible from the highway northwest of Radisson isn’t an alien spaceship. It’s a weather radar installed by Environment Canada. According to a press release, it’s expected to be operational in December.

Dan Bregg , the president of Buy-Low, felt joy as he snipped the ribbon to open his chain’s new grocery store in Tisdale. He said at the Dec.

Early on this season Carrot River Outback Thunder fans have gotten to see some up and coming young hockey players – and possibly some members of the team’s future lineup. The Prairie Junior Hockey League team has used a number of affiliate players.

Battlefords RCMP are reporting they responded to an early-morning call about two males fighting in the city. The incident happened at 1:54 am Dec. 1 at a business on the Highway 16 bypass.