Battlefords News-Optimist

From the Top of the Pile

The end is coming to free false alarm responses in North Battleford. Starting Oct. 1, new false alarm incident rates come into effect in the city.

Sept. 1 was recognized across Saskatchewan as Provincial Students’ Day across the province as a way of reinforcing the importance of education to the growth and prosperity of the province.

Time to start prescribing healthy incomes

Edam Notables

An investigation into the circumstances of a man being injured during his arrest will be carried out by RCMP, who have also asked for an independent observer to be appointed. The investigation stems from an incident Saturday, Aug. 29.

Unity News

UNITY - Seventeen-year-old Rayel Green took a unique summer break this year. She was one of a group of teenagers who volunteered through the “Me to We” program to help build a school in Nicaragua.

And they’re off! Combines and swathers, haybines and balers all take their positions and are out of the gate! Some of the sure signs of autumn are touches of frost at night, windrows of fresh cut hay followed by rows of fresh bales and then the swath

Milestone birthday and anniversary celebrations continue to attract publicity. Blaine Lake Gospel Chapel held a unique celebration Aug. 23 with a celebration honouring the church piano’s 100th birthday.