Battlefords News-Optimist

After some discussion, Battleford town council has approved most of administration’s proposed budget, with the exception of one expensive project – a storm sewer project.

Child Find Saskatchewan will no longer be sending alerts out by email or fax. Social media will be their preferred choice of communication going forward.

It took until mid-January, but as of Saturday the Battlefords North Stars had found themselves back in a familiar spot: first place in the Global Ag Risk Solutions Division.

A spectacular season so far for the John Paul II Junior Crusaders boys’ basketball team got even better on the weekend in Edmonton. The team took part in the Big Dawg Classic, which included top teams from the metro Edmonton area.

Submitted by SGI December is a month unlike any other: holiday work parties, family get-togethers, and holiday cheer.

The Robyn Silvernagle rink is in action this week looking to bring a Scotties provincial women’s curling title back to North Battleford.

Here is a look at the hockey scores from the past week involving our local teams around the area: Battlefords AAA Stars: The Battlefords Stars losing skid hit five games on Thursday as they lost to the Saskatoon Contacts 5-4 at Merlis Belsher Place.

It took until mid-January, but the Battlefords North Stars have found themselves back in a familiar spot: first place in the Global Ag Risk Solutions Division.

Check your $100 bills. The Maidstone RCMP have issued a news release stating that on Jan. 9, a male paid for items at several businesses in Maidstone and North Battleford with counterfeit $100 dollar.

Submitted North West College has announced the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Saskatchewan.