Battlefords News-Optimist

They are part of the reason you spend a smaller percentage of your income on food than your grandparents

SHSAA Conference Senior Girls’ Volleyball Championships were held around the province Nov. 6 and 7, and Maymont hosted the 1A for this region. Competing for the chance to go on to regionals were Borden, Blaine Lake, Canwood, Maymont and Medstead.

Local talent will be the focus of a new initiative announced this week by the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts. To be held March 5 and 6, On Stage at the Dekker Centre will be a showcase for performing artists from the Battlefords and area.

A couch set ablaze outside Unit No. 3 at 1401 – 144th St., a trailer park, had North Battleford Fire Department on the job at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday. According to NBFD the occupants were home at the time, but the cause of the fire has not been determined.

The Battlefords Community Players have one performance of its 2015-16 season under their belts, and it's on to a new show next week.

North Battleford city council has approved taking on $5.5 million in debt for a number of capital projects. Details were presented at council Monday. The projects include: • $1.

Council Notes

The efforts of Canadians in the Second World War were not limited to those sent into battle. Many people also recognize the efforts of those on the home front, including those involved in building the planes and bombers to be deployed in battle.

Little Pine First Nation members have undertaken a series of seminars aimed at reclaiming their community as a safe home for their people.