Battlefords News-Optimist

One of the Battlefords North Stars top scorers this past season has recently committed to play hockey at the next level with the Red Deer College Kings.

There was a dumpster fire Wednesday morning on Thatcher Avenue in North Battleford. The call came at around 3:53 a.m. on the 10000 block, on the east side of the Old Dutch Foods warehouse.

The local firefighters union is planning a charity car wash May 7 to raise money for local charities. The North Battleford Firefighters Association Local No.

Property offences in Battleford are up

If it isn't snowmobiles in the winter, it's quads in the summer. It's illegal to drive them within the limits of the Town of Battleford and councillors are hoping to be able to ticket some of the violators to send a message.

A new service centre shower house is being constructed at the Eiling Kramer Campground in Battleford built to replace the one that visitors have described as clean but dated.

Commentary

n the past few months I’ve taken up listening to audiobooks. They keep my mind awake when doing woodworking, editing photos or driving.

As Canadians weigh in on Bill C-14, some will say it has gone far enough. Others will insist it must go further

In Loving Memory of Gilbert Harold “Gib” Mitchell born August 13, 1944 at Bienfait, SK passed away April 3, 2016 in North Battleford, SK.