Battlefords News-Optimist

Thanks a lot, ALS Association. Because of you and your Ice Bucket Challenge, millions of organizations around the world are re-thinking their approach to fundraising.

The empty lot pictured will one day be the home to two families who will have contributed 500 hours of labour into each of their homes.

110th Street access to Pearson Avenue is now open, while St. Laurent Drive access to Pearson Avenue is now closed for construction. Please use 110th Street for access to Centennial Crescent and the apartments.

Onion Lake RCMP is seeking assistance from the public in locating a female youth who was reported missing from an Onion Lake residence Aug. 13.

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings' senior football team got off to a rocky start Thursday night at Beaver Lions Stadium. The Vikings dropped their season opener 19-2 to the Carlton Comprehensive Crusaders from Prince Albert.

New Horizons hit the links the morning of Thursday, Sept. 4 for their weekly golf tournament.Twenty-four members participated on this beautiful morning. First place was taken by the foursome of Lyle and Jutta Whitbread and Faye and Brian Erickson.

North Battleford's Tawnie Kotyk had a strong performance at the 2014 Canadian National Archery Championships Aug. 1-10 in Lac La Biche, Alta.

The 800 block of 99th street will be closed for rest of the day. Residents of the 800 block, as well as part of the Don Ross Centre, will be without water before and during the repair starting at approximately 2:10 p.m.

The Leisure Services department at the City of North Battleford has announced some changes to the way registration is done for programs. From now on, registration for programs offered by Leisure Services will no longer be available at City Hall.

It's been a busy week for most folks, with the holidays drawing to a close and people moving about visiting, bringing in gardens and helping with harvest in the fields.