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- Overall, we rate the Battlefords News-Optimist as Least Biased and High for factual reporting.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: Canada
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: EXCELLENT FREEDOM
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Battlefords News-Optimist newspaper was founded more than a century ago in Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is printed twice weekly.
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Funded by / Ownership
The newspaper and website is owned by Glacier Media, which owns several small-town newspapers throughout Canada. The newspaper is funded through a subscription and advertising model.
Analysis / Bias
The Battlefords News-Optimist publishes local news through the use of journalists with minimal bias in reporting. National and International news is republished through the Associated Press. All information is properly sourced throughout. Editorially, there is a balance between left and right views with very few extremes presented.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Battlefords News-Optimist as Least Biased and High for factual reporting. (D. Van Zandt 6/16/2018) Updated (04/30/2023)
Source: https://www.sasktoday.ca/north/battlefords-news-optimist
Last Updated on May 18, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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