Battlefords News-Optimist

The Battlefords Humane Society is looking to the future, with a new animal health management system, behaviour modification programs to make animals more adoptable and the goal of a new building in future years, Shelter director Michelle Spark told s

A number of local dance students took scholarships, trophies and awards home from the 34th Battlefords Dance Festival held over the Easter break week at the Dekker Centre.

Residents of all ages will join forces to help clean up city streets this Saturday, May 10. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. in Central Park (beside the North Battleford Public Library) at 1392 - 101st St.

Emergency crews in North Battleford responded to a fire Thursday night. According to the North Battleford Fire Department they were called to the scene on the 300 block of 114th street a few minutes after 9pm.

North Battleford RCMP received approximately 30 calls for service/occurrences reported between Thursday, May 8, 6 a.m. and Friday, May 9, 8 a.m.

The Battleford Volleyball Club Fusion and the Edam Prairie Storm both medaled at the Conexus Provincial Championship last weekend in Saskatoon and Warman. The BVC Fusion won the Tier 3 gold medal game in the 15U women's tournament.

Two great Mother's Day gifts in one day. Please join us at the newly renovated Maymont Seniors' Center May 10 for a Mother's Day Tea from 2 to 4 p.m. All who come get to take home their tea cup and saucer.

The Borden Dance Club held their 10th club recital in the Borden Community Centre May 3, with Lynette Schmidt as MC.

Weather has played havoc with some of the planned community work. May 3 a cemetery cleanup was planned but because of the low temperatures and some snow the work was postponed to a later date that will be announced.

The 24th annual Svoboda Dance Festival held in the Dekker Center over the last weekend was surely a delight to attend. We attended Saturday morning and afternoon only, but the performances were outstanding. The ages were from four to 18 years.