Battlefords News-Optimist

Submitted by Lorna Pearson Meota and District Recreational Association held their annual snowmobile rally Saturday, Feb. 2, with 84 registered riders.

A tight race throughout the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League got even tighter Sunday evening when the Battlefords North Stars went to Nipawin and knocked off the top-ranked team in the league.

No doubt about it, 2019 has been the year of Team Silvernagle in the Battlefords. Now, they are headed to Sydney, Nova Scotia, and the Scotties Tournament of Hearts as Team Saskatchewan.

Technology is a huge lesson in learning for all generations. But who better understands the many changes and updates than students. Hannah Kendrick’s Grade 6 class at St.

What looked like another Battlefords North Stars shellacking of the Yorkton Terriers turned into a night at the fights Friday at the Civic Centre. Two big scraps erupted in the third period.

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority has been named to the 2019 list of Best Workplaces in Retail and Hospitality after an independent analysis by Great Place to Work Canada.

Fred Light Museum had an interesting fundraiser going in time for Valentine’s Day. They were selling “Love Locks” for $10 apiece at Territorial Place Mall on Thursday.

Submitted With Saskatchewan’s Family Day holiday fast approaching, residents and visitors are encouraged to participate in the annual winter free fishing weekend from Feb. 16 to 18.

SASKATOON - Once again the annual SUMA convention provided an opportunity for civic leaders in the Battlefords to network and meet other municipal and provincial officials.

Daily natural gas consumption in the province has tied the current record of 1.50 PetaJoules (PJ), SaskEnergy said Friday. This record, set in the 24-hour period between 9 a.m. Feb. 7 and 9 a.m. Feb. 8, ties the record set on Dec.