Battlefords News-Optimist

In Loving Memory of Isadore William Halewich, born January 11, 1938 at Glaslyn, SK., passed away March 31, 2017 in North Battleford, SK.

A number of Northwest communities and organizations are among those receiving more than $1.2 million in charitable gaming grants from Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority.

Only in Saskatchewan, you say?

Neal Grant had always loved sports, but it wasn’t until he started coaching girls’ softball in 1976, at the age of 37, that his love for sports became more involved.

Volunteer opportunities

Good things happen when you look beyond the viewpoint that your convinced is right and take the risk of hearing a perspective you may not like

Shawn Whyte is now in his second year of leading the Unity Composite High School robotics team.

Theatre Saskatchewan has announced the adjudicator for TheatreFest 2017 being held in North Battleford and hosted by Battlefords Community Players. Will Brooks, artistic producer of Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan will be judging the performances.

The Quilt Patch

Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, was surprised we are planning a whistle stop in Melville the last part of April. I told him he had enough notice to get himself motivated to welcome us since we will be just in town for a couple of days.