Battlefords News-Optimist

The high school track meet was held May 25 and 26 in North Battleford. The weather co-operated so all the events were able to be completed. The school sent a full team of athletes from students in Grades 7 to 12.

What began as a Saskatchewan Wheat Pool farm supply store in North Battleford 25 years ago, becoming a Viterra outlet in 2007, is now a Co-op Farm Supply site. A grand opening for the supply centre at 10060 Hereford St.

Tuesday, 10 Battlefords Art Club members worked on their artwork. Next week members will be going to Saskatoon on Saturday to go on an art trek featuring nine art studios and 60 artists. Everyone is looking forward to an inspiring art trip.

I was on my way to Regina, when one of those weird coincidences in life occurred. John Gormley was on the radio, talking about the June 2 announcement that Saskatchewan will be creating two new traffic units focused on major highways.

The Battleford Midgets remain undefeated in the BLFL. During last week's play, Battleford beat the Unity Bantams May 26. They followed with a 7-3 victory over the Maidstone Ladies. Also May 28, the Unity Midgets downed the Unity Bantams 14-2.

How difficult is it to find a circulated 2013 Toonie in May of 2014? Well let me tell you - very difficult! As the day approached for the "planting " of the 2013 time capsule, it was realized we did not have any circulated 2013 currency in the time c

The North Battleford Beavers fell to 0-3 after a rain-soaked game against the Border City Blue Jays Tuesday night at Beaver Lions Stadium. The Blue Jays downed the Beavers 5-2 to win their fourth-straight game to start the season.

The Battlefords North Stars acquired goaltender Spencer Tremblay from the BCHL's Chilliwack Chiefs in exchange for forward Luke McColgan. In 13 games played for the Chiefs last season, the 19-year-old from Winnipeg, Man. had a 5-7 record with a 5.

One of two accused of second-degree murder stemming from an incident at Moosomin First Nation will return to court later this month in North Battleford. Taryn Cote appeared Wednesday morning in provincial court.

A man sentenced to the penitentiary for his role in a violent home invasion four years ago is getting more jail time.