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Tuesday marked the grand opening celebration for the Atoskewin Success Centre’s new location. It was an opening six years in the making.

A man facing arson, uttering threats and firearms charges has been released on electronic monitoring. Kevin Petit was released from custody following a show cause hearing in North Battleford provincial court on July 10.

This photo features 31 blooms on one lady’s slipper bunch, submitted by a News-Optimist reader. The lady’s slipper is a perennial and member of the orchid family that the photographer found out in the countryside. Photo submitted

On Monday, June 17, Holy Family School in North Battleford celebrated the grand opening of their new playground at their annual family barbecue night. The school community council served hotdogs and cake to the many that were in attendance.

From the Top of the Pile

Submitted On Tuesday, July 9, at approximately 1:40 p.m.

Submitted by Saskatchewan RCMP July 10 marked one year since Ashley Morin was last seen in North Battleford. She would be 32 years old.

Canada Day in Maidstone started with a well-attended breakfast at the Legion Hall. The parade, organized by Parade Marshal Bill Foster, was headed up by RCMP Cst. Hoffman. The North of the Gully 4-H Club entered the calves and horses they had raised.