Battlefords News-Optimist

It is not likely you will find anyone more surprised than Ian Hamilton about how the 2016 civic election turned out.

A number of local students celebrated graduation from the University of Regina at fall convocation Oct. 21 at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina. The awards were conferred by the University of Regina’s president and vice-chancellor, Dr.

The Dekker Centre announces the return of On Stage at the Dekker Centre, a showcase for performing artists from the Battlefords and area.

"I grew up in the Ottawa Valley and my parents were fans of the local music scene and so I was surrounded [by it] growing up. It's always been a part of my life as long as I remember.

North Battleford Fire Department responded to two separate fires on the weekend. One was a residential structure fire on Clark Drive at around 10 p.m. Saturday.

Three incumbents are being joined by three new faces at the council table in North Battleford. Incumbents Kelli Hawtin, Don Buglas and Greg Lightfoot were all re-elected, with Kevin Steinborn, Len Taylor and Kent Lindgren joining them.

Thanks to some stellar play as of late, the Battlefords North Stars are locked in a tight battle for first place in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

In loving & warm memory of Colten "Coco" Cale Boushie, born October 31, 1993 in Ronan, Montana. At the age of 22, Coco passed away on August 9, 2016 near Biggar, SK on the Treaty Six territory. Coco was the youngest of four siblings.

The Battlefords Sharks are still in search of their first win of the Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League season.

A trip to Wilcox proved to be beneficial for the Battlefords AAA Stars. The Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League squad improved to 5-5-0-1 for the season this weekend after a pair of road wins over the Notre Dame Argos.