Battlefords News-Optimist

Battlefords MLA Herb Cox is justifiably enthusiastic about his new role as minister of the environment and minister responsible for SaskWater and the Water Security Agency.

Steve O’Brien has accomplished more in his life than most people can dream of, but he’s far more interested in learning about you. A former Olympic level athlete, O’Brien says people often marvel how he’s remained the same over the years.

Grade 12 Unity Warrior football player Gavin Dyck was part of the May long weekend North vs South Combine football game that took place at Mosaic Stadium in Regina. The event consisted of two practices a day from Friday to Sunday.

The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame is proud to announce the induction, posthumously, of the late Joseph Michael Erautt of Vibank into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, Individual Category, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.

A free society tolerates an authentic diversity of groups and organizations, including unpopular ones

Continued dry weather was an obvious concern at council Monday. “It’s really dry out there, a lot of people are watering a lot earlier than they normally would,” noted Councillor Ryan Bater.

Friends have rallied in support of a local man who has been living with liver failure for many years and is now in hospital until a transplant becomes available.

For the second year, the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts will be holding a launch of its next season and will be offering season tickets for a significant savings.

City officials and the real estate and business sectors are touting the development of 40-plus lots in North Kildeer as positive news for the community.