Battlefords News-Optimist

Following a brief taste of the world of professional hockey in the spring, North Battleford’s Blake Tatchell is set for the next step in his career.

The city of North Battleford has issued a statement saying they are ready for the expected rise of water levels in the North Saskatchewan River.

The BBEX Awards committee has announced the nominations for the annual awards celebrating business excellence in the Battlefords and area.

One of the best and worst parts of living on the prairies is our ever-changing weather. It is wonderful but challenging, interesting and frustrating, but it is what we live with.

The Onion Lake RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a wanted individual. Twenty-eight-year-old Terrance Stonechild of Onion Lake is wanted for two counts of failure to comply with his probation order.

A year after the project was announced, it is now officially a go for construction of a new 105-room Comfort Inn and Suites hotel in North Battleford.

Water supply update

A vehicle was stolen Thursday at about 4 p.m. from a rural residence along Highway 303 just northeast of Lloydminster. Maidstone RCMP say the white 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4x4 super cab was last seen being driven towards Lloydminster.

A new online lobbyist registry is now up and running in Saskatchewan. The registry is touted by the province as allowing Saskatchewan residents to be able to search for individuals and organizations who are lobbying public office holders.

Mr. Neil Blackett of Rockhaven, SK passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016 at the age of 83 years. Neil William Blackett was born January 7th, 1933 in Wilkie. He was born to Bill and Nellie Blackett. Neil had one older brother, Howard.