Battlefords News-Optimist

As cannabis legalization progresses, the Town of Battleford is preparing for new business developments. Thunderchild First Nation approached the town with plans for a grow operation. The facility would be located west of Battleford near Highway 16.

Includes restrictions for cannabis, tobacco

The body of a 15-year-old male was recovered from Turtle Lake Wednesday at 7:20 p.m. by the RCMP's Underwater Recovery Team. Turtleford RCMP say he will not be identified.

The SJHL La Ronge Ice Wolves have traded Dawson Boehm and Marco Mazza to the Dryden Ice Dog for Carson Lux and a player development fee.

Council Notes July 16

North Saskatchewan River Baseball League playoffs opened July 11, with an upset as St. Walburg stunned the first-place Lloydminster Twins 2-1 to take a 1-0 series lead. Four games on the schedule Thursday night saw the Twins come back to beat St.

The City of North Battleford’s search for a new city manager is over with the hiring of Randy Patrick in the position. Patrick’s selection was announced by Mayor Ryan Bater on Monday night at council.

The Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame has announced its slate of inductees for 2018, and among them is former federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz.

Taxpayers start getting tax refunds from the Canada Revenue Agency in April and May. That may be a cause for celebration.

The volunteer service department for Leoville, Spiritwood and Hafford is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Parent-Tot/Family Volunteering Program – Evergreen Health Centre (Leoville) 30