Battlefords News-Optimist

An 18-year-old individual has been arrested after making threats on social media to blow up the a bridge between North Battleford and Battleford. The arrest was made at around 7 a.m., according to North Battleford RCMP.

The following article was originally published in the North Battleford News on May 19, 1938 as part of the paper's coverage of the 25th anniversary of North Battleford becoming a city. In the article, John O.

Most parts of Alberta's Human Rights Act are intended - just as you would expect - to protect human dignity, the root goal of human rights law.

Summer is on the wane and few things can beat the pleasure and relaxation of a day with the old rod and reel. The province has an estimated 94,000 lakes, of which approximately 50,000 contain fish.

Nominations are now in, and already much of the suspense has been lifted from the 21st annual BBEX Awards. The recipient of Business of the Year for 2014 is Nutec Embroidery Ltd., operating as Nutec Embroidery Arrow Trophies Signs of the Times.

Concerns about roads and walkways, mainly in the city's north end and along Territorial Drive, were among the main topics discussed at Monday's city council meeting in North Battleford. Two councillors raised issues about Territorial Drive.

Six different players found the goal column as the Battlefords North Stars trounced the Humboldt Broncos 6-2 at the Civic Centre Tuesday night. It was the North Stars' final home exhibtion game of the pre-season.

VEIT: John was born on May 13, 1948 in Wilkie, Sk. and passed away at St. Paul's Hospital on Aug. 27, 2014 at the age of 66.

It was a quiet day for the Battlefords RCMP detachment between 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8 and 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9.

DEMYON: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harry Demyon, late of Battleford, Saskatchewan on August 1, 2014 at the age of 97 years.