Battlefords News-Optimist

Bad weather and a challenging golf course did not deter 19-year-old Justin Wood of Unity from repeating as MJT Junior Boys' 17-19 champion at the latest Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour event in Saskatchewan held at Deer Valley Golf and Estates in Deer Va

A unique literacy camp is being offered this summer by the public and Catholic school divisions, using a program set by Frontier College. The camp is free, open to Grades 1 to 6.

WPD Ambulance North Battleford has announced the addition of Dr. Mehboob as their medical director for the North Battleford area. According to a press release, this appointment is part to the Continuing Quality Assurance Program at WPD Ambulance. Dr.

The North Battleford RCMP report more than 30 calls for service between 6 a.m. Thursday, June 9 and 6 a.m. Friday, June 20, including six false alarms,six traffic related complaints andthree false/nuisance 911 calls. Thursday 6:59 a.m.

GAMBLE: In Loving Memory Of Lillian Gamble who was born March 7, 1935 at Thunderchild Reserve, SK and passed away May 15, 2014 at North Battleford, SK.

I'm coming to you this week from Telkwa, B.C. after a long drive Friday evening and Saturday. I travelled with my granddaughter Shari from Lloydminster and we stopped overnight at Hinton, Alta..

The 1600 block of 107th Street is closed for most of June 19. City crews are working on a hydrant valve.

June, why are you leaving us so quickly? It's been a rollercoaster of weather including - gulp - snowfall warnings in Northern Saskatchewan June 5! Let's hope all of the weather hiccups are over and we can enjoy a beautiful summer - without the threa

Eighteen Battlefords Art Club members enjoyed each other's company Tuesday at the Don Ross Centre and created works worth displaying. After giving a great workshop, Graham Flatt donated his book, Opposites Attract, in memory of Margaret Hassan.

Last week at North Battleford city council, Councillor Kelli Saemann brought up concerns about safety on Territorial Drive between Sobeys and the Co-op.