Battlefords News-Optimist

What was reported as gunshots at about 5:30 a.m. Saturday in North Battleford, turned out to be fireworks.

The new-look Battlefords Stars opened their Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League campaign at home this weekend against the Regina Pat Canadians.

Last month's meeting of Ontario municipalities was marked by a growing concern about the rising costs of police services in Canada. "It is not sustainable," concluded the president of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

Last week no one was complaining. This week, almost everyone is.A lot of times that's the way it goes in pro football.

The John Paul II Crusaders fell victim to the big play again as they dropped a 40-24 decision to the Martensville Royals in nine-man high school football Thursday night at Beaver Lions Stadium.

Working with fresh flowers brings something special to our lives. The art of floral design is a very proud form of art that has been around for thousands of years.

One person was transported to Battlefords Union Hospital as a result of a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 16 and Highway 40 at about 12:45 p.m. Sunday.

Across the Living Sky School Division, across the province, across the country - there is a serious shortage of bus drivers.

The North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings has acquired a new nurse practitioner, Annette Robinson and physician, Dr. Langeni, board members were advised at their regular meeting Sept. 15.

A familiar issue made its way into city council chambers Monday. It is graffiti, particularly whether City Hall can offer any relief to graffiti victims stuck with the prospect of having to clean it off of their properties.