Battlefords News-Optimist

The Town of Battleford has approved a new policy to address the needs of properties that require extra garbage bins in the community.

The leaders who have signed on to the Sacichawasihc Relationship Agreement are holding a special community luncheon on April 3. The event is at the Tropical Inn from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and lunch is being provided. There is no cost to attend.

On Saturday a unique interfaith forum took place at the North Battleford Public Library with a stated goal of finding peace in society. The event was called Pathway to Peace, and was put on by the Lloydminster chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at.

A longtime North Battleford air conditioning and refrigeration business has been sold to a Toronto-based company. Berg Chilling Systems Inc. has acquired J&J Air Conditioning and Refrigeration as of March 2, 2020.

Festival Fanfare

The Rockin 4-H Multiple Club would like to thank Farm Credit Canada for the grant our club received. It has been used to help provide a weekly snack to the students of Hafford Central School. Farm Credit Canada’s generosity is greatly appreciated.

Prairie Wool

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed

Could you tell me if it is a good idea to get a RRSP loan from my bank? Does the loan have to be used specifically for a RRSP? Thanks, Jason Dear Jason – RRSP Saver! RRSP loans are tricky and I’m afraid they are indeed only for the purpose of a futur

The City of North Battleford says it supports fully the desire of the Battlefords Humane Society for a new building.