Battlefords News-Optimist

The level of force used in an arrest in May of this year by Battlefords RCMP is at the centre of two investigations into the incident.

Submitted Robert W. Johnson of North Battleford has been a Toastmaster for 50 years. Johnson began his Toastmaster career in 1969 and was an original member who was instrumental in getting the Battlefords Toastmasters Club chartered in 1977.

Reprinted from the Athabaska Advocate An Okotoks, Alta.-area man who had all of his charges dropped in a shooting incident while defending his home from a prowler, is being sued by the individual who rummaged through his car.

Mayor Ryan Bater wants to hear from the candidates in the federal election.

Submitted The North Battleford Darts Club was out and about this weekend, as the group hosted the 2019 Saskatchewan Open Darts Tournament at the North Battleford Tropical Inn.

Words of Cheer

Don’t forget to attend Borden’s Threshing Day Saturday Sept. 28, with gates open at 10 a.m. four kilometres north of Borden. There will be a parade of power at noon. The McCheane-Wake Cook Car will be open, selling borsch, soup, bread and beverages.

Meota News

The fourth annual Brian Maunula Memorial Junior Golf Tournament was held Sunday Sept. 22 at the Rustic Nine Golf Course. Sixty junior golfers participated, from four to 14 years old.

Elvis tribute artist Dean Z wants to bring out all Battlefords-area Elvis fans for a tribute show. But don’t come expecting an impersonation. Dean Z will bring his show “One Night With You” to the Dekker Centre on Oct. 4.