Battlefords News-Optimist

As the new coach for the Battlefords Barons Bantam AA team, Brett Vestby wasn’t quite sure what to expect at this past weekend’s training camp at the Civic Centre.

Twenty-six people attended the first business meeting of the fall season for the Rivers' Edge Quilt Guild.

As a local product and a four-year veteran with the Battlefords North Stars, defenceman Kendall Fransoo knows what to expect from the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

Normally, a 14-6 loss would be a disappointing way to start a football season.

Toopy and Binoo are taking their show on the road all the way to North Battleford. The much-loved Canadian cartoon that debuted in 2006 has become a favourite with kids around the world and its popularity hasn't waned a decade on.

Unless you have just arrived in town, you already know the storylines for this year’s Battlefords North Stars.

City council has passed a resolution approving a one-ton vehicle weight restriction to the back alleys of St. Laurent Drive and Kramer Place.

Council received its latest water supply update Monday at their regular meeting. There were no real surprises in the report about the City’s efforts to restore the water supply following the Husky oil spill into the North Saskatchewan River.

A proposed rezoning of property at the corner of 10th Avenue and 106th Street was approved by North Battleford city council Monday.

The City of North Battleford has introduced its latest Community Safety Officer. Gregory A. Brown was introduced to council Monday by Fire Chief Albert Headrick. He comes to the city from Alberta, and has served in communities such as Winnipeg, Man.