Battlefords News-Optimist

Nancy Seltzer and Associates has announced the Garth Brooks concert in Regina sold out in 59 minutes. The concert will be Saturday, August 10, 7 p.m. Mosaic Stadium.

The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure advises local residents there are four bridges in Battleford/ North Battleford area currently under construction. • Hwy 40 bridge over Battle River - Traffic will be reduced to a single lane width of 4.

Battleford Chief Administrative Officer John Enns-Wind praised recycling in Battleford after Monday's town council meeting. “We have great residents who are very good at sorting their trash,” Enns-Wind said.

Everybody has a Story

The local disc golf scene is revving up again. The Co-op Trilogy Challenge took place at Centennial Park on June 2. Gratton said participants came from various points around the province.

Not long ago the News-Optimist ran a story about Wade Favel, a young soccer player from Poundmaker Cree Nation who was in a tournament in Saskatoon. The story focused on how the sport of soccer has made a positive influence on Wade’s life.

Submitted Five law students from the University of Saskatchewan College of Law have received the first Certifications in common law en French from the University of Ottawa during the the College of Law’s Annual Convocation Reception.

Practice has made perfect for a local high school student. Cam Taylor, Grade 12 student at North Battleford Comprehensive High School, recently brought home gold in carpentry from the Skills Canada National Competition in Halifax.

Group home is permitted regardless of council decision, question now is how many children

Submitted Andrew Pyle and Zack Wells have been playing JPII Crusader football throughout high school. Following graduation from Grade 12 at John Paul II Collegiate, they’ll be joining the Saskatoon Hilltops.