Battlefords News-Optimist

April 3 is the next court date for Randall Nicotine, facing ten charges in connection to a police chase south of Battleford on March 21. He made a brief court appearance on Wednesday before Judge Kim Young.

Orval and Bev Beland brought the News-Optimist some interesting photos and their observations on an unusual phenomenon they witnessed this week. They are calling what they saw ice towers, and they haven’t seen this natural curiousity for decades.

The Gold Eagle Casino Events Centre hosted another full house for the 19th Pride of the Northwest talent show. Entertainment lasted all night as singers and jiggers competed for titles and prize money.

Downtown curb extensions were back as an issue before North Battleford city council Monday and a second opinion doesn’t seem to have changed plans to have them installed.

Linda’s Lines

Rising local stars, international standouts and high-performance competitors are among the recipients of Sask Sport Inc.’s 2018 Athlete of the Year Awards.

Unity News

Snowball of costs and concerns

Railway & Main

The Battlefords Wildlife Federation has once again prepared the nesting baskets for the arrival of the geese. Seen here are volunteers stuffing the baskets for geese and ducks, including an addition 10 baskets added this year.