Battlefords News-Optimist

A man facing numerous charges in connection to a Highway 4 vehicle pursuit south of Battleford on March 21 has died in custody. Randall Nicotine died May 14 while on remand at Saskatoon Correctional Centre.

Submitted by Saskatchewan Lotteries “Winning the lottery, it’s a feeling like I’ve never felt before,” said Derick Neufeld, Saskatchewan’s newest $2,000,010 WESTERN 649 and EXTRA winner.

Dance Connection of North Battleford's 31st annual recitals were held May 24 and 25 at the Dekker Centre.

Submitted After their long journey from the American Southwest and Mexico, Burrowing Owls have finally arrived at their summer home on the Prairies.

CNW – On May 24, 2019 in the Ontario Court of Justice, Mr. Ippolit Bodounov of Niagara Falls, Ontario, pleaded guilty to violating the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act.

SASKATOON – Three outstanding University of Saskatchewan researchers have been awarded Vanier and Banting scholarships and fellowships totaling $430,000 for research that will advance regenerative medicine and improve water quality and mental health.

The exoneration of Chief Poundmaker was greeted with enthusiasm by those attending the ceremonies last week. So much so, in fact, that the talk is on about what comes next.

The mother of a missing woman has announced on her Facebook page that her daughter has passed away and is planning a celebration of life for her, however, RCMP continue to investigate the disappearance and have no information that she is deceased.

Here are more photos taken at the celebration of the exoneration of Chief Poundmaker on the Poundmaker Cree Nation Thursday. All potos are by Averil Hall.

Submitted by SGI Life is not a video game, and more than 8,000 Saskatchewan drivers found out that speeding on public roads doesn’t win you any trophies or unlock any secret levels – there are real consequences for driving too fast.