Battlefords News-Optimist

In Loving Memory of Helen Lindsay Young. Helen passed away peacefully in her sleep early Christmas morning, 2014 after a short illness.

Councillor Ryan Bater made a shocking announcement at the Jan. 12 council meeting: he’s going to jail. “I’m going to be taken into custody and placed in a cell at the Battlefords Animal Shelter,” said Bater. “I will have to raise money to get out.

Wrecking ball discussed for historic buildings

There is another meeting coming up for Habitat for Humanity and this time it will be of interest to individuals looking to be homeowners. Councillor Cathy Richardson confirmed a meeting Jan. 20 for Habitat for Humanity, at 7 p.m. at McKitrick School.

City officials in North Battleford are getting a few calls from nervous property owners about the state of their trees. Large cracks in trees have been noticed following this most recent bout of cold weather.

The City of North Battleford has made a major Building Canada application for major infrastructure projects in the city. The grant application was confirmed by civic officials at Monday’s council meeting.

Isaac Dyck is the newest nominee in the Snow Angels program to earn a $50 gift card from the City. His name was drawn by Mayor Ian Hamilton during this week's council meeting.

Here is a rundown of some of the highlights from the city council meeting Jan. 12, the first one of the new year. There has been an alteration of the permit the city has to operate waterworks.

Henriette Denise Bru, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Henriette Denise Bru (nee Esquirol) peacefully on the morning of Friday, January 2, 2015 at Central Haven Care Home in Saskatoon.

Tuesday, Jan. 27, eight prominent Battlefords residents will be going to jail.