Battlefords News-Optimist

You may not realize it with all the snow on the ground, but storm chasing season is fast approaching for the “Tornado Hunter” Greg Johnson.

The Battlefords Midget AA Barons have made it to the finals in the Centre Four division. The Barons swept the Saskatoon Icehawks in their second-round series in three straight games.

Brayden Klimosko is staying on as head coach and general manager of the Battlefords North Stars. It was announced Friday by the hockey club that Klimosko has confirmed his commitment to the club to his option year of 2020-21.

At last, the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford and integrated correctional facility is officially open. The ribbon was cut for the new hospital at its grand opening Friday.

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.

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