Battlefords News-Optimist

The Saskatchewan Soccer Association SaskTel Soccer 4 Life 6-aside Indoor Youth Provincial Championships took place in Saskatoon on Feb. 22 to 24.

Former North Battleford resident Margaret Anna Gillen will become a centenarian on March 8. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren are excited about it. Above, her children pose with Margaret (sitting) – Allen, Lois and Virginia.

Carlin Nordstrom is returning to Poundmaker to make a difference. Nordstrom is from Poundmaker Cree Nation and runs a land-based learning program called Kisik Sports, Health and Wellness, in which Chief Poundmaker School students are participating.

NDP MLA Yens Pedersen gave food for thought to attendees at a recent North Battleford meeting. Pedersen grew up on a farm near Cut Knife and practiced law in Regina before winning Regina Northeast in a by-election in Sept. 2018.

Battleford town council has approved a municipal tax abatement for owners of the Canada Post building as the town looks to make a policy regarding downtown tax abatements. Fieldstone Holdings Ltd.

Railway & Main

Many winter weary residents are hoping the beginning of March signals the dwindling of winter. Here’s crossing our fingers that snow and cold are on their way out and spring is edging its way in. Well, last weekend was a busy one in Unity.

MAIDSTONE – Denise Newton had a busy weekend with her grandson’s hockey. Friday, they were in Saskatoon for Shae’s hockey. Saturday they were to Warman for Corvan’s provincial game.

Meota News

On Sunday, March 3, the Medstead arena was host to the 2019 Family Fun Day event. A record turnout of community members gathered in the facility for a day of board games, curling and skating.