Battlefords News-Optimist

The goal of environmental activists is to dismantle capitalism and replace it with a green version of Marxism

The intersection of Carlton Trail and Territorial Drive was the scene of a two vehicle collision about 9:20 a.m. Saturday. Two people were transported to hospital. One was treated on the scene and released.

A major value-for-money report on the combined Saskatchewan Hospital/integrated correctional facility was released Thursday, indicating substantial cost-savings for the project. The report was prepared by the accounting firm of Ernst & Young.

The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords is encouraging the public to think of the hungry, homeless and hurting in the Battlefords and how they can offer them hope, dignity and change.

Fresh off of their first win of the season, the Battlefords were at it again. This time on the road against the last place North Stars. An incredible outburst of scoring led the Blues over Glaslyn, 11-2, in Turtleford.

The U.S. Federal Reserve is likely to start moving interest rates higher this month. Closer to home, the Bank of Canada seems to be on hold for the foreseeable future, given the continued weakness in the energy sector.

The Mintos and the Stars have gone head-to-head twice this season, serving as solid matchups to watch. For being one of the best teams in the SMAAAHL, the Mintos seem to have trouble putting away the black and white. Thursday was a different story.

Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Gerry Ritz has welcomed the inclusion of repeal of Country of Origin Labelling in the funding bill currently before the United States Congress.

A bizarre kidnapping incident that started at the Capitol Theatre and ended with a hostage being tied up and left in a hole outside the Battlefords has been dealt with in the courts.

Community safety co-ordinator Herb Sutton gave his monthly monitoring report to council Monday and included an update about six individuals identified as prolific offenders in the downtown core.