Battlefords News-Optimist

MAIDSTONE – The Maidstone Museum party was scheduled for Jan. 19 but, because of a blizzard, had to be put off to Jan.20.

Dear Editor The Lancet is a respected paper, produced in the UK, which carries the latest information from the medical profession. In the last issue, there was an article that has contributed to the “cattle are destroying the world” bandwagon.

Dear Editor I am writing with reference to a book I am currently writing for Pen & Sword in the UK on the Boulton Paul Defiant; a two-seater turret armed fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force between 1939 and 1942.

The Lashburn Centennial Museum’s Veterans’ Gallery had a visit from Ray Fitzsimmons, a member of the Canadian Legion of Riders.

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has a new leader, with a new title. Dallan Oberg has been handed the gavel as the newest chair. He was formally sworn in at the Chair’s Banquet held at the Light of Christ Learning Centre Tuesday.

Dear Editor Recent reports in North Battleford media shared the story of a person who spoke to North Battleford city council about being harassed, chased, and physically grabbed by a person or a number of people in downtown North Battleford.

Saskatchewan Skies

Submitted It’s that time of year again! SaskExpress is looking for talented singers and dancers to join their 2019 Summer Cast. The SaskExpress Summer Tour gives Saskatchewan performers the opportunity to experience the life of a professional.

A combination of excitement and relief sums up the reaction of Robyn Silvernagle to winning the provincial Scotties title on the weekend.

The Battlefords North Stars had the misfortune of playing the hottest team in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League this weekend. Going into their games at the Whitney Forum, the Flin Flon Bombers had won seven straight.