Battlefords News-Optimist

Battlefords RCMP responded to 55 calls for service from 6 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 to 6 a.m. to Friday, Sept. 9, included the following: Thursday, Sept. 8 6:02 a.m.

Allowing free market ownership of urban reserves can give First Nations the economic clout to move ahead, despite having to pay taxes

Visiting at the home of Phil and Lorne Bater was Kay Leech of Borden and her daughter Sharron Fertuck of Saskatoon. Also visiting was Lorna’s sister Doreen Parker and her daughter Krystle of Radisson.

The Canalta Cup isn’t engraved in September. However, a team can make its first small steps towards hoisting the trophy as fall nears.

The race for mayor of North Battleford is suddenly up for grabs. In a major surprise, Mayor Ian Hamilton announced Monday he will not be running for re-election for a third term.

Two youth have escaped from secure custody from the North Battleford Youth Centre. The province issued a news release noting the individuals had escaped Sept. 9, around 6:30pm.

It is with profound sadness the family of June Iverson (Godfrey) announce her passing on June 30th, 2016 surrounded by family at the Battleford’s Union Hospital at the age of 70 years.

The telltale signs are there. Swaths of ladybugs are congregating around windows and doors looking for somewhere warm to hibernate, the sun is setting at a sensible time, the watering ban is lifted for all of North Battleford.

The 1100 block of of 110th Street will be closed from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Wednesday for a main stop replacement at 1141 110th Street. Meighen Crescent will be closed from Monday, Sept. 12 until Friday, Sept. 16 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

The Gold Eagle Casino can lay claim to producing a big jackpot winner at one of its machines. Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority has announced the Rider Pride Jackpot was won by Jenifer Kryzanowski. Her prize money amounts to $99,913.57.