Battlefords News-Optimist

Two members of the Reigning Riders 4-H Club, Keltye Blais and Riley Yasieniuk, along with their general leader Darcy Yasieniuk were chosen to represent Saskatchewan along with 12 others at the National 4-H Forum.

The federal government, through its Ministerial Special Representative Douglas Eyford, is currently seeking comments on its new Interim Comprehensive Land Claims Policy.

Two students from the Battlefords area have been recognized on a national level for the work they've done to address racism.

A special presentation accompanied the arrival of the Hockey Canada Century Tour in North Battleford Tuesday. A presentation was made to John Jangula who was honoured as a Canadian Tire Hero of Play.

The time is coming soon when the city of North Battleford is going to have to begin the process of finding a replacement for the Civic Centre.

According to the latest global report on food safety published by the Conference Board of Canada, in partnership with the University of Guelph's Food Institute, Canada, along with the United States, is a top-tiered country in terms of the performance

North Battleford RCMP responded to 27 calls for service between 6 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26 and Thursday, Nov. 27. Calls for service included Liquor Act violations in the downtown area.

The Radisson 71 Seniors' Club celebrated completing phase I of their renovation and restoration of their club room by inviting people from Borden, Maymont and Radisson to a tea on the afternoon of Nov. 21.

City Building Inspector Jerry Wintonyk has been a busy man these days.

The criminal fraud charges against suspended North Battleford financial planner Adelia Marie (aka. Adele) Kaminsky will return to provincial court Jan. 9 for plea. Kaminsky was present in court for the latest court date in the matter Nov.