Battlefords News-Optimist

The intersection of Highways 35 and 335 south of Nipawin is closed to traffic today (April 19) from approximately 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to allow for additional collision scene testing and analysis.

It was Sunday morning. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had just met with Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and British Columbia Premier John Horgan, laying down the line for Horgan that this pipeline will be built.

In the wake of the recent tragedy that saw numerous injuries and deaths of 16 Saskatchewan sportsmen, the ripple effect of the loss to the province was felt throughout the population.

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Submitted by Jim and Elaine Tomkins Terri-Anne Strongarm – She is still just a small-town girl who could live next door to you or me but she is also no stranger to the big stages.

The Western Development Museum in North Battleford held a dessert and tea get together on April 11, at 3 p.m. It was held to honour the volunteers who have spent the number of hours needed to be a volunteer.

Over the last few years, the McLurg Broncs high school and The Gorilla Factory club wrestling teams have made their mark in the province.

There will be a different look behind the bench for the Battlefords Sharks when the 2018-19 Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League campaign begins.

Efforts at spring cleaning in the city are ramping up with some news about a couple of events that are upcoming. Scheduled for April 28 is Household Hazardous Waste Day at the city’s Public Works Shop, 11112- 6th Avenue.

The Government of Saskatchewan recently approved a new recycling program for agricultural grain bags.