Battlefords News-Optimist

It was an up and down start for Robyn Silvernagle and her Twin Rivers Curling Club rink Tuesday at the opening day of the 2018 Viterra Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Melfort.

As the calendar turns to 2018, the Wilkie Outlaws are again the dominant force in the Sask West Hockey League.

As 2017 comes to a close, the Canadian economy is on track to record its fastest pace of growth since 2011 thanks to strong consumer spending and a hot housing market.

Canada 150 Skating Day organizer Steven Nelson presenting the grand prize, an autographed picture of Blair Atcheynum, to Chris Metlewsky on Dec. 10.

Husky Energy is the latest sponsor to give a sizable corporate donation to the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games. They have been confirmed as a $30,000 Platinum sponsor.

Submitted Another Gold sponsor has officially signed on for the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games. Innovation Credit Union has stepped up to support the games with a $10,000 contribution and presented the cheque to the games at the local branch.

The Battlefords North Stars and Kindersley Klippers postponed their entire Friday/Saturday home and home set due to the cold temperatures, with makeup dates coming early in the New Year.

The government of Saskatchewan says small business owners can look forward to the new year knowing they will have the highest income threshold in Canada.

Submitted At its annual Christmas celebration, Battlefords Residential Services Inc. recognized 10 employees for their length of service with the agency with six Five-Year Service Awards presented and four 20-Year Service Awards presented.

The Father Bigonesse Council 5626 Knights of Columbus of Battleford every year donates thousands of dollars to charitable organizations and people in need here in our local community.