Battlefords News-Optimist

102nd Crescent from 20th Avenue to McDonald Drive will be closed for most of the day as crews repair a valve. Some residents will be without water for most of the day.

A long line of players hoping to become instant millionaires were at the Gold Eagle Casino Thursday.

The first instalment ("Spam law to affect virtually every business in Canada") looked at the effect of Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) on all forms of electronic messaging in the country.

The North Battleford RCMP faced more than 30 calls for service between 6 a.m. Monday, July 7 and 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 8. Of those calls, there were four false alarms, four traffic complaints and one municipal bylaw or noise complaint. Monday 10:00 a.

WHARINGTON: Edward Harry Wharington was born Nov. 12, 1931 on his grandparent's farm near Theodore, SK. Growing up on the prairies wasn't easy, especially during the depression years.

GARTNER: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James John (Jim) Gartner on June 20, 2014 at the age of 65 years.

The long-awaited expansion to Gold Eagle Casino is due to move forward later this month. That was confirmed to reporters Thursday afternoon by Kelly Atcheynum, general manager of the casino in North Battleford.

Former Battlefords North Stars forward Blake Tatchell has found himself on the NHL radar.

"Treat a man as he is and he will remain as he is; treat a man as he can be and he will become as he can and should be.

Law enforcement agencies plan to step up enforcement of speeding in the month of July. That is the word from SGI who say police will be watching for those exceeding the speed limit throughout the province during the month.