Battlefords News-Optimist

The provincial government has confirmed $275,000 in funding towards North Battleford’s runway rehabilitation project.

Dear Editor I was able to attend my first movie locally in several years in the newly renovated Capitol Theatre. I thoroughly enjoyed watching Wonder Woman on Tuesday night in a theatre that is completely transformed into a first class facility.

Little information is currently available regarding the fire that happened Thursday on Centennial Crescent. The News-Optimist was aware of the fire around 5:30 p.m. One house was nearly burned completely and the house beside it had started.

John Frank, John’s family sadly announces his passing on Thursday, June 1st 2017 in North Battleford, SK at seventy nine years young. John was born in 1937 to Cornelius and Elizabeth Giesbrecht near Denholm, Saskatchewan.

Congratulations to the Unity Western Days committee for another successful event held in Unity that offers great entertainment for many as well as some super economic benefits to the community during its three-day run.

Wind and sun have enabled many farmers to get back to getting their crops planted, and the first seeding is coming up nicely.

An eager group of young athletes attended the district track and field competition in North Battleford on May 24 and 25. The team of 40 entrants ranged from Grades 7 to 12. The younger grades, 7 and 8, make up the peewee and bantam class.

Medstead is well known within its area for its fantastic school, which draws attendance not only from the RM and village but from surrounding areas as well.

The calendars have all been flipped to the month of June, so it is a busy time at the school. Classes are finishing and the Grade 12s are preparing for finals. The last day of classes will be Wednesday, June 28.