Northern Saskatchewan In the Community

Festival Fanfare: Opening day is Monday, April 15

Wraps up with gala event Tuesday, April 30 at the Dekker Centre.

Mar 25, 2024 11:40 AM Read more >

Meota and District News: Golf club fundraising for new clubhouse

Ice shacks move on as April 1 deadline approaches.

Mar 25, 2024 11:25 AM Read more >

2023 recipients of Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal announced

Since its creation, the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal has been awarded to 261 individuals.

Mar 23, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Helipad coming to Kerrobert to help with STARS landings

Kerrobert senior mens' team loses in the new Cross Roads Hockey League.

Mar 22, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Blast from the Past: Super Sensors inventor produces product full-time

20 years ago: Laurie Brownlee, inventor of Super Sensors, sold 150 units of the grain bin sensors after being in business for under a year.

Mar 22, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

Behind the Headlines: Sask. businessman blasts climbing crime

A former mayor and chamber of commerce chair from Battleford is taking a swing at suggestions that the rising Crime Severity Index should be ignored in North Battleford.

Mar 21, 2024 3:45 PM Read more >

Behind the Headlines: Ray Fox dreams of sharing knowledge

'What we need is truth,' said Ray Fox, a former city councillor from North Battleford, when asked what needs to be done to heal the issues facing the community.

Mar 21, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Battlefords News-Optimist up for seven Sask. newspaper awards

The finalists will see if they take home the first-place prize at a virtual ceremony on May 9, 2024.

Mar 21, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

Behind the Headlines: Deconstructing the Crime Severity Index

The City of North Battleford and western municipalities are pushing Statistics Canada to halt the release of the annual CSI but how true are the claims they're making?

Mar 21, 2024 8:32 AM Read more >

Manitou Pioneers Museum looks forward to spring

Winter months do not scare Manitou Pioneer Museum volunteers from some extra work.

Mar 20, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >