Battlefords News-Optimist

Heading into the quarter-final round of the 2018 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoffs, the play of Weyburn Red Wings netminder Arik Weersink was a major talking point after he stymied the Melville Millionaires in the first round.

Submitted On March 16 at 8:40 a.m., Maidstone RCMP responded to a sudden death complaint at a residence in the town of Maidstone. When members arrived there was one deceased adult male and another adult male receiving medical care from local EMS.

North Battleford has become the latest city facing decisions on what to do about plastic bags in the city. The dilemma has emerged after Loraas Environment Services Inc.

Cheer Legacy Athletics from North Battleford had a great weekend at the Warman Cheer Classic on March 2, 3 and 4 in Warman.

Here is a rundown of a number of items that came up for discussion at Monday night’s council meeting in North Battleford: Herb Sutton is staying on as Community Safety Coordinator and getting a raise.

Due to colder weather, the winter weight period has been extended for central and northern regions of Saskatchewan. The extension will benefit farmers in those regions looking to transport their products to port.

With the success of their first trip to the area, it felt like it wouldn’t take long for the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling to make another visit to the North Battleford. The return engagement at the Civic Centre will take place from Jan.

The Civic Centre was the venue for quite possibly the biggest mental health event ever in the Battlefords on Thursday. It was #SickNotWeak in The Battlefords, spearheaded by TSN host Michael Landsberg.

Medstead News

A new agreement between the city and Magic Lantern Theatres has been approved by city council, clearing the way for construction of their new four-screen movie theatre this spring.