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RCMP charge two with meth trafficking

RCMP charge two with meth trafficking

Two individuals have been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking after a traffic stop on Highway 16. On Wednesday, March 27, at approximately 4:30 p.m.
City Hall approves new title and sponsorship policy

City Hall approves new title and sponsorship policy

North Battleford city council has adopted its new title and general sponsorship policy. The new policy provides “guidelines to facilitate and support opportunities for sponsorship of municipally-owned assets.” It was carried unanimously.
Latest Sutton report focuses on block parties, community survey

Latest Sutton report focuses on block parties, community survey

Here is a rundown of highlights from the latest monitoring report of Community Safety Co-ordinator Herb Sutton to city council Monday.
Would you like to advise Social Services on improvements to service?

Would you like to advise Social Services on improvements to service?

The Government of Saskatchewan is looking for applicants to join a new Income Assistance Advisory Group to help Social Services improve income assistance programs and services.
Premier Moe to headline Regina Rally Against the Carbon Tax April 4

Premier Moe to headline Regina Rally Against the Carbon Tax April 4

Regina – Premier Scott Moe confirmed on March 28 that he will be speaking at the Regina Rally Against the Carbon Tax on April 4. The rally will take place at 2 p.m. at the Queensbury Centre off Lewvan Drive on the west side of Regina.
Building permits for February on the rise

Building permits for February on the rise

Building permit numbers are in for February in North Battleford and they continue to go up. A total of seven permits were issued for $207,500 in February, up from four for $195,000 for the same month in 2018.
Fire department busy picking up needles

Fire department busy picking up needles

It has been a busy time recently for the North Battleford fire department picking up needles around the city. Fire Chief Trevor Brice provided the fire report to the city Monday with preliminary numbers for March sharps pickups.
Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce planning to boost membership in 2019

Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce planning to boost membership in 2019

HUMBOLDT — After a year of rapid change, the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce is expecting 2019 to be one of stability and growth.
Nicotine remanded to April 3

Nicotine remanded to April 3

April 3 is the next court date for Randall Nicotine, facing ten charges in connection to a police chase south of Battleford on March 21. He made a brief court appearance on Wednesday before Judge Kim Young.
Ice towers grow under rare conditions

Ice towers grow under rare conditions

Orval and Bev Beland brought the News-Optimist some interesting photos and their observations on an unusual phenomenon they witnessed this week. They are calling what they saw ice towers, and they haven’t seen this natural curiousity for decades.
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