Battlefords News-Optimist

Wally Markewich, location manager of Sallows & McDonald - Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home, presenting a sponsorship cheque of $3,000 to Claudette McGuire, executive director of the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation.

Dear Editor I was wondering the other day about the law and today’s society. We all walk around daily smiling like law-abiding people, caring for our neighbours. We all want our streets to be safe and crime free.

Dear Editor Winds of change are blowing here in Saskatchewan and it’s not just the usual November gales.

I agree with Ralph Schumacher’s comment as I enjoy the News-Optimist newspaper in print as well.

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is pleased to announce the Power Strike Jackpot has been won at Gold Eagle Casino (GEC). Debbie R. is now $98,624.30 richer. Mrs. Debbie R. plans to purchase a new SUV with her winnings.

During the year’s final Battleford town council meeting, the topic of whether or not to decrease town property tax discounts was a point of contention.

Discovery Co-op Home Centre of North Battleford received the award for Best Building Supply / Home Centre over 15,000 square feet, at the 2017 Outstanding Retailer Awards at Niagara Falls on Nov. 15.

For Matthew Hudec, the challenges of competing in Europe as a member of Canada’s biathlon team is something that’s he grown more accustomed to over the years.

Light of Christ Catholic Schools has announced that Bud Bohun was the recipient of the Julian Paslawski Meritorious Service Award on Saturday, Oct.

Rob Clarke’s brief bid for the Saskatchewan Party leadership is at an end. He has withdrawn from the race, and in a media release announced he is endorsing Ken Cheveldayoff for the leadership.