Battlefords News-Optimist

The City of North Battleford Snow Angel program has kicked off and a number of nominations have been received. As of Dec.

Vic's View

Dear Editor In the late 1960s, a boy could be enriched by major league sports idols. In the winter, my attention turned towards the street in front of our house in Prince Albert where the lads would play road hockey.

Last week I went on a little rant about how much Facebook hates me and how mutual that emotion is.

From the Top of the Pile

During the holiday season, there will be no garbage or recycling pickup on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day in North Battleford.

Tuesday, 10 members of the Battlefords Art Club were present for a meeting. Discussions were held around our exhibitions and promotions. The club received a listing of upcoming classes from the galleries.

Since their ice maker broke down, third floor residents of the Battlefords District Care Centre did not have access to ice water on their own floor, so the Canadian Legion of Riders has stepped in and provided a brand new ice generator.

A 56-year-old woman from the Battlefords has died as a result of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 4 Wednesday near the Hamlin grain terminal.

One person has died as a result of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 4 Wednesday near the Hamlin grain terminal According to RCMP the highway was closed with a detour using grid roads during the investigation. The crash happened around 7:55 a.m.