Battlefords News-Optimist

New Horizons held their golf windup Monday, Sept. 30. Unfortunately, the afternoon golf was cancelled due to inclement weather, however an exceptional supper, put on by Carol and her staff at the Main Course Restaurant, did go ahead.

Words of Cheer

The long-awaited new addition to the Battlefords Handi-Bus fleet has arrived. Bus #61 was unveiled Friday morning, Oct 11, at the CUplex at a media event organized by city officials.

Adjournments for two suspects Friday

An arrest has been made in connection to an Oct 9 armed robbery incident near 110th St. and Diefenbaker Drive. On Oct. 10, police arrested 29-year-old David Ernest Soonias of Moosomin First Nation.

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has reversed plans to hold a chamber-members-only all-candidates forum. ”The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Federal Election ‘All Candidates Forum’ OPEN to the public.

Town council in Battleford has indicated they want to see some response to complaints they received about properties on 28th Street in Battleford. Council passed a resolution Oct.

It took a shootout for the Battlefords North Stars to come through with a 5-4 win over the Melfort Mustangs on the road Wednesday night. It was Rylan Nivon who scored the winning marker in the shoot out frame to lift the North Stars to the victory.

The Battleford lagoon upgrade project is now officially underway. A sod-turning ceremony took place at the site Oct.

UPDATED: The noted vehicle has been located by police. A suspect has been identified and remains at large. Charges are pending. If you have information related to this advisory please call 9 1 1 or 310-RCMP.