Battlefords News-Optimist

Representatives from Battlefords Early Childhood Intervention Program were before North Battleford city council Monday night with some big proposals for Central Park.

A vehicle stop on the weekend has resulted in charges for two individuals. Kane Nicotine, 20, of North Battleford, and Deshane Bird, 19, of Lloydminster have been charged with a number of firearms related offences according to the RCMP.

Building permits are down for the month of May in North Battleford, but city officials don’t see a big cause for concern yet.

Here is an update from the City of North Battleford on the capital works projects happening in the community: 17th Avenue – 105th to 107th Street: Underground pipe replacement work is complete.

A grim fate is in store for the boulevard tree in front of a new development on 101st Street.

While there has been heightened awareness at City Hall about saving as many city trees as possible, a number of them are simply beyond rescue.

Roy Clifford, Oct. 20, 1925-June 17, 2017. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roy Eaket, loving husband and father aged 91 years.

Mr. John Shumlich of Battleford, Saskatchewan passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 at the Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 81 years. A Celebration of Life service was held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 @ 2:00 p.m.

John George Tatro “Jack” age 70 years of Delmas, SK., passed away at Battlefords Union Hospital on Saturday, June 10, 2017. John was born in North Battleford on April 17, 1947.

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