Battlefords News-Optimist

What turned out to be a controversial impound and towing RFP process in North Battleford was settled Monday evening. At City Hall, North Battleford city council voted unanimously to authorize a five-year agreement with Lash-Berg Towing of Battleford.

Cochin Days 2019 was a great success, Aug 9, 10 and 11.

Submitted Sunday, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police held its National Memorial Service at the RCMP Academy, Depot Division, in Regina.

The News-Optimist has learned that Trevor Brice has departed as director of protective services and fire chief in North Battleford.

Soon after the conclusion of the preseason comes word that the Battlefords North Stars have traded one of their veterans. The North Stars confirmed on Facebook that they have traded Ryan Granville to the Yorkton Terriers.

Across Saskatchewan, people of all backgrounds from more than 40 communities will be coming together to work toward outrunning cancer this weekend. On Saturday, the Terry Fox Ride will be taking place, starting at Hidden Meadows Ranch.

The new school year is exciting for educators, administrative staff and elected board members.

On Sept. 5, at approximately 11 a.m., a police officer from the Saskatchewan RCMP Roving Traffic Unit stopped an eastbound vehicle on Highway 1, west of Swift Current, for having excessive windshield damage.

Railway & Main

Battleford town council will decide the fate of a planned light pole at an upcoming meeting.