Battlefords News-Optimist

Lori Nachtegaele, recreation therapist at Battlefords District Care Centre, gives Eva Scott the first soft ice-cream cone from their new soft ice-cream machine.

The patients and staff had all moved to the new Saskatchewan Hospital, and some equipment had been sold but physical reminders of life in the old Saskatchewan Hospital remained scattered through the many rooms.

The members of Local 2067 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers employed by SaskPower have voted to reject the most recent offer presented to the membership for ratification.

This was from the opening day of Agri-mex on Thursday at the Battlefords Ag Society grounds. The 34th annual show runs through Saturday and features 100 exhibits at the Agriplex and Agrivilla showing off the latest items for home and farm.

The Battlefords AA Barons fell short in their provincial midget final game in Swift Current Wednesday night. They lost 2-0 to the Swift Current AA Broncos at the Credit Union iPlex Wednesday night.

The Battlefords North Stars are headed to the Canalta Cup, so it should surprise no one that the performance of two notable Battlefords North Stars players against the Flin Flon Bombers and Yorkton Terriers earned them Player of the Week honors.

Errors by Town of Battleford staff have led to some water bills being underbilled a total of close to $100,000, as discussed at Monday’s town council meeting.

Town could use third party tax collection in the future

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed

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