Battlefords News-Optimist

Volunteers of Halfway Campground recently donated a bench for placement at the RM of Eldon office on Main Street in Maidstone The black metal bench depicts a schoolhouse, as the rural site of Halfway Campground was originally the yard of the Halfway

The Light of Christ Catholic School Division is introducing a new logo this year. Cory Rideout, director of education, says the idea of a new logo came out of discussion about website changes and establishing more of a web presence.

History and Commentary From a Prairie Perspective

The one-room schoolhouse may be a relic of a bygone era, but teacher compensation in Canada remains stuck in a time warp.

Nova Scotia's government recently announced it would table legislation to establish a moratorium on the practice of hydraulic fracturing (or "fracking") for the production of natural gas in the province.

The Living Sky School Division board has decided any hopes for a new school for the north end of North Battleford are just "pie in the sky." At least any time in the near future.

Sharing food, fun and games for all ages, cheering and good-natured jeering and plenty of laughter - it was an old-fashioned sports day, Filipino style.

2152-101st Crescent is having a hydrant replaced, and 101st Crescent will be closed all day today (September 12). Traffic can be routed through MacDonald Drive and 102nd Crescent. A water disturbance is not anticipated at this time.

The investigation continues into the deaths of two individuals in the vicinity of Unity this week. According to Unity RCMP, on Sept. 10 they received a call at around 2 p.m. about a 56-year-old woman who was reported missing by her co-workers.

The new garbage roll out regime in North Battleford is still finding some dissenters months after being introduced. Councillors say they have received positive feedback generally to the new black rollout bins.