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Battlefords News-Optimist

Blocking the bridge gets no sympathy from this reader

Dear Editor On Thursday, Aug. 4, I had a business appointment in North Battleford. On the way home at about 5 o’clock, I came up on a column of cars and trucks going very slowly.

Another year the CWB will be missed

Dear Editor This seems to be shaping up to be another year in which we are really going to miss the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB).
Capital works and UPAR will affect traffic

Capital works and UPAR will affect traffic

Here is an update from the City of North Battleford on the Capital Works and UPAR projects for this week. 108th St. – 10th to 11th Avenue: boulevard landscaping is planned to begin this week. Asphalt milling and paving are to begin next week.
Brewers headed to NSRBL final

Brewers headed to NSRBL final

For the first time since 2011, the Wilkie Brewers will have a chance to play for the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League championship.

Man killed in rollover

The Cut Knife RCMP are investigating a single vehicle roll over which occurred near the town site on the Poundmaker Cree Nation. Initial investigation has revealed a dark-coloured truck rolled down an embankment.
Western Canadian Softball championship receives accolades

Western Canadian Softball championship receives accolades

Unity News
Water supply line from Battleford comes into use

Water supply line from Battleford comes into use

The water supply line to supply water from Battleford to North Battleford is coming into use as of Tuesday.
Time disappears when you are talking

Time disappears when you are talking

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed
Slugs: slimy, shiny, slippery, slithery and just plain gross

Slugs: slimy, shiny, slippery, slithery and just plain gross

Garden Chat
In the garden: Art imitates life

In the garden: Art imitates life

Beautiful Battlefords
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