Battlefords News-Optimist

Daryl Wright grabbed a machete and hacked at a wall of an invasive reed called phragmites growing as high as 15 feet. The job was one of the highlights of his summer since completing his Master’s thesis on invasive plants on Indigenous lands.

It’s been just over a year since two Port Alberni teenagers left their homes and for reasons still unknown went on a random killing spree through northern B.C., sparking a two-week nationwide manhunt.

A Battleford resident has voiced concerns after numerous trees on his land were removed by SaskPower last week.

A trial for a Macklin man charged in connection to a violent home invasion in Unity was adjourned for the third time. The trial for Drayden Clinton, 25, was scheduled to start on Sept. 14 but was adjourned until Dec. 16.

On Sept. 14 at approximately 5:30 p.m., Blaine Lake RCMP received the report of an adult male victim who was lying on the ground in front of a building in Blaine Lake.

There are 10 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on September 15, bringing the total to 1,741 reported cases. Of the 1,741 reported cases, 101 are considered active. A total of 1,616 people have recovered.

Letter to the Editor

Building permit values continue to be up in North Battleford. According to the latest report for August, six permits were issued for $4,254,500, up from six permits for $1,106,500.

As of Wednesday, Sept. 16 the NationsWEST Field House is back open. That was announced at Monday’s council meeting by director of leisure services Cheryl DeNeire. Hours are Wednesday-Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. those days.

Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts General Manager Kali Weber appeared at North Battleford city council Monday night (conducted on ZOOM) where she outlined the re-opening operational plan for the facility.