Northern Saskatchewan Opinion

A changing of the guard

Dear Editor Winds of change are blowing here in Saskatchewan and it’s not just the usual November gales.

Dec 13, 2017 1:30 PM Read more >

Likes news in print

I agree with Ralph Schumacher’s comment as I enjoy the News-Optimist newspaper in print as well.

Dec 13, 2017 1:29 PM Read more >

Choosing peace, when folks are spoiling for a fight!

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed

Dec 12, 2017 1:38 PM Read more >

An ironing board for Christmas

Linda’s Lines

Dec 12, 2017 12:20 PM Read more >

Support for missing children a positive for Saskatchewan

Recently the Saskatchewan government’s Ministry of Justice pledged $100,00 to expand its Most Valuable Network Program in Saskatchewan through its Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund and while usually I am against government spending money, in particul

Dec 12, 2017 9:00 AM Read more >

What I don’t deserve for Christmas

This afternoon, after thinking about the beautiful Christmas carols that have become such an integral part of my life, I began humming a crazy, totally unrelated but seasonal song.

Dec 11, 2017 6:43 PM Read more >

Take the deal on the new frigates

From the Top of the Pile

Dec 11, 2017 1:31 PM Read more >

Thanks for the bouquet

Dear Editor I would like to send a big bouquet to the people who work hard at the News-Optimist each week to bring us local news. I live at Battleford West and I look forward to reading the news each week in both the Tuesday and Thursday newspapers.

Dec 11, 2017 1:24 PM Read more >

Workers have enough to deal with without rude customers

While out Christmas shopping, how many retail and service industry staff will one person encounter? From the associate that helps a customer find that sweater in the right size to the Subway employee who makes their sandwich, there are people whose j

Dec 11, 2017 9:00 AM Read more >

Final day in legislature for Premier Brad Wall

John Cairns’ Leg Watch

Dec 11, 2017 8:28 AM Read more >