Battlefords News-Optimist

North Battleford mayor-elect Ryan Bater was not planning on taking over the highest-profile position at City Hall so soon. Like most others in the city, he expected Ian Hamilton would be running for a third term as mayor. That was fine with him.

As a Catholic school, John Paul II Collegiate students and staff value Christian stewardship of the Earth.

Normally when I get a text from my former co-worker at the Moose Jaw Times-Herald and current Brandon Sun sports reporter Nathan Liewicki, it’s about one of three topics.

A year ago, the John Paul II Crusaders were able to punch their ticket to the provincial 2A high school boys’ soccer championship. The goal for this year’s squad is simple.

After a disappointing 4-3 loss to the Estevan Bruins at the Civic Centre Saturday night, Battlefords North Stars general manager and head coach Nate Bedford decided to go with a different approach ahead of his team’s game against the Melfort Mustangs

By Marjorie Cripps, illustrated by Val Lawton Published by Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing $12.

Radisson writer and broadcaster Dennis Rimmer has published his first book, called The Great Canadian Notebook.

Since I’ve almost, but not completely, retired from my work, I’m treating myself to tea at Tim Hortons a couple of times a week.

On Oct. 7 The Gog will play host to a jazz quintet from Saskatoon led by saxophonist Marc Holt and accompanied by Bryn Becker on keyboard, Dylan Smith on drums, Michael Stankowski on guitar and Nevin Buehler on bass.

The North Battleford Housing Authority is touting success in meeting the requirements of the Crime Free Multi Housing program.