Battlefords News-Optimist

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.

North Battleford Fire Department has been busy responding to fire incidents in the city this week. Thursday, around 7:47 p.m., fire crews responded to a building fire at 1992 - 100th Street, the former RCMP station.

A recent court challenge before the British Columbia Supreme Court had threatened to change the rules of the game for the Canadian health-care system, should the challenge make its way to the Supreme Court of Canada and be successful. Dr.

The rear access to the NationsWEST Field House and Northland Power Curling Centre will be partially closed from Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. until Sept. 15. The partial closure is for landscaping and for removal of materials.

History and Commentary From a Prairie Perspective

The Agriplex hosted three roller derby bouts Saturday evening as the BRDL's Rubby Rollers played their final home bouts of the season. In the first bout, Saskatoon's Voodoo Vixens needed extra time to beat the Rubby Rollers 107-87.

From the fur trade to fisheries and forests, Canada was built on the toil and sweat of those who wanted to prosper. But these days, it's harder to create opportunity. And sometimes, government is to blame.