Battlefords News-Optimist

After 52 years, the family of a Saskatchewan airman who was killed in a 1942 training accident will dedicate a permanent memorial to him June 17.

Thousands of motorists were ticketed last month during April's province-wide traffic safety spotlight focusing on speeding in work zones, and aggressive driving in general.

North Battleford Fire Department, the RCMP, WPD Ambulance and SaskPower all responded to a report Friday evening of an electrical supply equipment malfunction. Upon arrival at 1651-107th St., responders found a transformer was arcing.

Dear Editor The Regina bypass project, the largest Public?Private Partnership (P3) project in Saskatchewan's history, will make an enormous difference to the safety of the residents in and around White City, as well as commuters who work in the area

The Battlefords AAA Sharks named a new board of directors at their annual general meeting Tuesday evening at North Battleford Comprehensive High School. Sherry Fraser was named as the board's chairperson. Kathy Harper was elected secretary.

North Battleford RCMP say there is no evidence a firearm was used last week in connection to damage to a vehicle. Police say they responded to a call May 15 after 9 p.m.

Canoeists came across a body in the North Saskatchewan River about 10 kilometres north of the Paynton Ferry crossing Thursday. Maidstone RCMP responded to the call about the discovery at about 2:10 p.m.

The spring sitting of the legislature is over, but Herb Cox has made clear he is interested in participating in many more sessions to come.

Reaction has come in on the news that the City of North Battleford was fined $4,900 after pleading guilty to failing to operate their waterworks in accordance to its permit to operate, contrary to s.

North Battleford RCMP responded to more than 24 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Thursday, May 22 and 6 a.m. Friday, May 23. Thursday 7:45 a.m. - 911 call to a residence on 107th Street, report of an argument/fighting going on.