Battlefords News-Optimist

The Battlefords North Stars ended up posting a loss for the last fiscal year, according to numbers presented at their 2018 annual general meeting Monday.

The long process to formalize neighbourhoods in North Battleford has been completed. Council has voted in favour of approving the new neighbourhoods and their names at Monday’s council meeting.

The board of the Dekker Centre For the Performing Arts has announce that the position of general manager is now filled by Kali Weber. “The board and staff of the Dekker Centre For the Performing Arts wish to thank Mr.

Russell Thompson, now aged 98, is one of Canada’s dwindling number of living veterans. Shown here on his wedding day, Russell served as a transport driver in Holland during the Second World War. Read about his adventures on Wartime Wednesdays, www.

Former Battlefords North Stars player Nick Fountain is well on the road to a full recovery after a health scare this spring.

NSRBL wrapup

Saturday and Sunday saw the return of the fourth-annual open basketball tournament at the NationsWEST Field House. This annual summer tournament has attracted teams throughout the prairies to North Battleford.

An upcoming volleyball Team Saskatchewan will feature Battlefords talent. Six athletes have been selected to compete on provincial teams in a tournament taking place in Richmond, B.C in July.

Borden and Radisson News

As I tore off the thin layer of skin that had been peeled off an area about the size of a loonie off the top of my foot, I couldn’t help but think back to earlier that morning.