Battlefords News-Optimist

Vic’s View

Battleford visual artist Lyndon Tootoosis has been awarded a $5,500 Indigenous Pathways Initiative grant from the Saskatchewan Arts Board "to sculpt four pieces depicting the traditional stories of the seasons.

The long-awaited expansion of the public transit system in North Battleford is about to be implemented April 1 and the City of North Battleford is inviting people to learn more about it. Public engagement meetings are to take place Feb.

The office of Battlefords-Lloydminster Conservative MP Gerry Ritz has issued a statement in favour of a motion supporting the energy sector and Energy East pipeline.

A 70-year-old man from Lloydminster has been charged under the Traffic Safety Act for driving without due care and attention following a four-vehicle collision. Maidstone RCMP report that Monday at approximately 6:15 p.m.

MARSHALL — A man is wanted in connection to a vehicle rollover near Marshall late Sunday night.

Did he or didn’t he? The mysterious ground hog – did he predict an early spring or sadly tell us to expect more winter? However, if the “more winter” entails what we’ve had so far, we certainly can’t complain! I must say, it’s quite a pleasant, smile

Mayfair News

Mr. George Bentz passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 75 years. At George's request no formal service will be held.

The Borden Friendship Club monthly potluck supper was held Jan. 27 with 38 out for the evening.