Battlefords News-Optimist

The first gallery showing of works from the artists working out of the ARC Creative Studio Gallery located at 1106 - 101 St. in North Battleford is now open.

North Battleford will see its first Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned competition at the Western Development Museum’s Those Were The Days Aug. 8 and 9. Barbecue teams are in a showdown to see who will emerge as the grand champion.

Having returned from Australia only four months ago, 19-year-old Nikita Kahpeaysewat is now modelling in New Zealand. She left Canada July 10 and returns July 22. Originally from the Moosomn First Nation, Kahpeaysewat lives in North Battleford.

Redberry Lake Biosphere Reserve recently Supported the filming of an episode of Striking Balance. They will be back in the spring to finish filming and interviews.

According to the City of North Battleford, work is progressing as scheduled on the 100th Street rehabilitation project. The work is affecting the main artery through the city from 14th Avenue to 20th Avenue.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Jean Wilson. After struggling for many months with Bulbar ALS, Jean passed away peacefully in palliative care at Battlefords Union Hospital July 15, 2015 - her husband at her side.

The Ministry of Environment, in consultation with the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport, has lifted the ban on open fires that was put into effect for much of northern Saskatchewan on June 25.

In Loving Memory of Janet McConnell, born January 17, 1934 at Netherhill, SK. and passed away July 3, 2015 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish Janet's memory are her daughter Terrie (Roy) Helman, Glaslyn, Sk.

There has been some rain, but more is needed as Saskatchewan Agriculture released its latest Crop Report for July 7-13. The weekend rain has helped with the moisture stress issues but the ag ministry notes more will be needed to help crops fill.

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