Battlefords News-Optimist

MAIDSTONE – Colleen Koski, Chantal and Radka were Saturday shoppers in Lloydminster. Everyone enjoyed the Festival of Trees held at the hospital atrium last week. There was a lovely variety of silent auction items and decorated trees.

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2019 budget deliberations are ongoing in the City of North Battleford, and explanations for the proposed tax increases are coming to light. Two important changes in the 2018 budget compared to the 2019 budget are land sales and investment revenue.

Police testimony dominates the third day of the coroner’s inquest into the death of Brydon Whitstone in Battleford. The indication from Coroner’s counsel Tim Hawryluk on Tuesday was that six witnesses would be called, all RCMP officers.

The third day of the coroner’s inquest into the death of Brydon Whitstone is under way, and it is expected to be a long one. The indication from Coroner’s counsel Tim Hawryluk on Tuesday was that six witnesses would be called, all RCMP officers.

The coroner’s inquest into the death of Brydon Whitstone heard testimony Tuesday afternoon from the passenger in the vehicle Whitstone was driving on Oct. 21.

This past weekend turned out quite all right for the Battlefords AAA Sharks. The Battlefords AAA Sharks hope to continue their success on and off the ice.

The City of North Battleford is letting the public know there is a controlled burn at the Waste Management Facility today that will continue for the next couple of days. It is the new wood pile that is being burned. Photo submitted

Leko’s Conservation Corner

Begins with focus on collision scene