Battlefords News-Optimist

In the wake of financial troubles surrounding ILTA Grain Inc., the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has announced some new steps it was taking to protect farmers who have delivered grain to the company.

The Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport announced Wednesday The Battlefords Provincial Park is getting upgrades. In 2018-19, the first phase of water system upgrades took place at The Battlefords Provincial Park.

The Fred Light Museum was abuzz Friday as it hosted its Old Fashioned Family Fun Day. Attractions included horse and wagon rides, a nail-pounding activity, a blacksmith demo, and music and entertainment.

The Battleford parade took place Friday to much fanfare and a good turnout, despite taking place at the same time as the Roughrider game.

It was a brief court appearance Friday for one of two individuals charged in connection to an armed robbery and break and enter near Edam.

Residents of Battleford appear to be embracing the new Discovery Co-op food store and pharmacy downtown.

Saskatchewan RCMP is on the lookout for the seventh person charged in connection to the killing of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere.

Cut Knife-Turtleford MLA Larry Doke was pleased with what transpired at the recent Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) summit in Saskatoon.

On a sunny afternoon, Aug. 3, the Shiloh Baptist Church and Cemetery was officially designated as a Provincial Heritage Property. More than 200 people gathered on the grounds to celebrate the occasion.

Submitted The Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club awarded four senior members each with a $500 club scholarship to assist them in their post-secondary education. Two members were also recipients of 4-H Saskatchewan Scholarships.