Battlefords News-Optimist

The North Battleford Western Development Museum had another busy work bee. They are still working on antique gas stationary engines and tractors getting ready for Those Were The Days in August.

There will be things to do on Canada Day in the Battlefords. The main activities will take place at Fort Battleford starting at 10 a.m. There will be activities for the youngsters with “tattoos,” dress-up and other kid-friendly events.

CNW - Food & Consumer Products of Canada Tuesday became the first national trade association to endorse the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s vision for a New Plastics Economy, moving Canada toward a future of zero plastic waste – making all packaging 100

The case against a man facing child porn and other charges will return to North Battleford provincial court in late July. Cameron Froese faces a charge of accessing child pornography under section 163.1 (4.1) of the Criminal Code.

Monday, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversificat

Submitted The North Saskatchewan River Basin Council has been approved for funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada’s EcoAction Community Funding Program for the organization’s project “Emma Lake Action and Understanding.

Submitted The Water Security Agency is advising the public of high stream flows for the North Saskatchewan River. Water levels are expected to increase by roughly 1.5 metres.

The local talking point of Old St. Vital Church has gone national. The old church made the National Trust for Canada’s Top 10 endangered places list, according to a June 18 news release.

A traditional gathering took place Saturday at the gravesite of the eight Indigenous warriors hanged at Battleford in 1885. Several elders and members of surrounding First Nations were there for the ceremony remembering the warriors.

Submitted Ramona Stillar, Projects Coordinator, Light of Christ Catholic Schools It’s a bittersweet time of year in Light of Christ Catholic Schools.