Battlefords News-Optimist

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.

Unity RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the subject(s) responsible for the theft from and damages to eight new diesel trucks at the Ford dealership in the town of Wilkie.

A sometimes tumultuous legislative session ended for opposition leader Ryan Meili and his New Democrats last week. “It was a good session in a few different ways.

From the Top of the Pile

Saturday, May 11, Joyful Melody Trio, a gospel group from Barhead, Alta., gave an outstanding performance at the Speers Rec Center to an audience of about 60 people, bringing an inspirational message of faith and hope.

Railway & Main

Submitted The Battlefords Community Mission Club recently took part in a service trip to Kenya, Africa.

A North Battleford landmark that has been under wraps for a while was presented to an interested public Friday afternoon. The Western Development Museum’s Locomotive 1158 has been restored and refurbished after a two-year campaign to raise $200,000.

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed