Battlefords News-Optimist

In this series of articles, Dr. Richard Hiebert tells the stories of the Battlefords' great dance bands from the 1940s to the present.

The Saskatchewan Rush extended their winning streak to six games in front of a sell out crowd at the SaskTel Centre Saturday night. The 11-9 win over the Calgary Roughnecks also guaranteed a home playoff game.

The Cut Knife RCMP is requesting assistance from the general public regarding a fatal motor vehicle collision with a pedestrian that occurred on June 29, 2013 on the Poundmaker Cree Nation reserve.

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The fourth tilt of the series would be a night and day difference from game three, one that saw the Bombers fill the net in the opening period, jumping out to a 3-0 lead. They wouldn’t look back, going on to defeat the North Stars 5-2.

One Battlefords RCMP officer was injured while arresting a man Monday. The suspect was not injured during the arrest that occurred after the suspect fled on a bicycle, but the officer sustained an injury to his shoulder.

Katrina, our Grade 6 daughter, reported the other day that scents are being banned from her classroom. Apparently some people have been slathering on a bit too much, and that’s that. No more stinky stuff.

The Artist Run Centre Creative Studios Gallery is honoured to present the works of artist and sessional lecturer for the Department of Art and Art History Susan Velder. Susan currently resides in St.

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