Battlefords News-Optimist

The Battlefords Humane Society has come up with another fundraiser as it works toward caring for all the animals in its shelter.

New Beginnings raising funds for furniture and equipment

Vic’s View

Dear Editor The City of North Battleford has made the biggest blunder since they agreed to build the white elephant. Parking lots are the issue. The City in its great wisdom has decided to sell off the parking lots downtown. That's fine.

Third and final reading passed Monday night at North Battleford council on three bylaws related to residents' property tax bills.

There hasn’t been as much parking as usual in the downtown area of late.

Grade 3 students at Notre Dame School in North Battleford have initiated a project to support the children of Fort McMurray, the northern Alberta community that evacuated more than 80,000 residents as a result of wildfire.

Council notes: May 9 meeting

Fire Chief Albert Headrick introduced the new Deputy Fire Chief of Training and Operations Trevor Brice at Monday's council meeting.

Bryce Gervais of the Battlefords has recently signed a contract to play with the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League. Gervais joined the Wolves March 24 of last season, signing an amateur tryout contract.