Battlefords News-Optimist

The six SIGA gaming casinos in Saskatchewan have received the "highest accreditation" in responsible gambling from the Responsible Gambling Council. The announcement was made in a news release Oct. 30.

The Battlefords AAA Sharks continue to pile up the points early in the SFMAAAHL season. For the third consecutive time, the Sharks won one of two games in a weekend series, this time splitting games with the Swift Current Wildcats.

If you thought construction season was over, think again. Just in time for a significant snowfall, the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure has announced repair work will begin on the Battlefords Bridge.

Looking for a foliage houseplant that can pretty well survive without you? For longevity and ease of care - verging on downright neglect (I speak from experience) - grape ivy (Cissus rhombifolia) is hard to beat.

Often the phone will ring in the newsroom with someone offering information about an event or initiative in the community.

Motorists are being advised Killdeer Drive is closed to through traffic today and tomorrow while Sanburn Construction crews work on a water and sewer connection to a new apartment building.

The snail's pace of renovations at the infamous 11th Avenue-102nd Street properties in North Battleford is starting to be a concern at City Hall.

If there was ever a game that proved that you could not take any night off in the Kramer Division, you could look no further than Saturday's game between the Battlefords North Stars and Notre Dame Hounds.

A single-vehicle rollover caused the death of two men at the Moosomin First Nation Reserve access near Cochin Saturday evening. At approximately 4:14 p.m.

Happy Halloween! I am looking forward to an update from five softball girls who travelled to Palmdale, Cal., with the 222 Fastpitch U16 team and U14 teams.