Battlefords News-Optimist

The 800 block of 104th Street will be closed for most of the day (May 8 th ) for a curb stop repair. We anticipate a minor water disturbance during the curb stop replacement.

The Government of Saskatchewan is moving into the 21st century, and is perhaps saving a tree or two along the way.

The North West Museum Association spring meeting was held at Glaslyn Seniors' Centre May 3. Stan McLeod registered the 43 museum representatives who attended.

While it was a "spring is really here" moment to see crews cleaning up the sand and salt deposited on the northbound Battlefords Bridge last week, it was less cheering to see the workers simply dumping winter's leavings over the edge into the river b

Spring is finally here and with it, the sounds of laughter and kids playing are in the air once again. Bike rides, shooting hoops and playground fun are just some of the ways kids get active in the spring and summer months.

The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation hosted the kick-off for the 18th annual Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament Wednesday morning.

The Living Sky School Division Board of Education intends to meet with the Catholic advisory committee to the division regarding the relocation of Grade 7 students from the Battlefords elementary schools to the North Battleford Comprehensive High Sch

There are several important dates to remember of upcoming events at the school. The drama and variety night has been changed from May 15 to Thursday, May 22. There will be a play and several musical numbers performed.

It's Mother's Day weekend. Let's all take the time to thank our moms for the many unrecognized, unrewarded and unpaid things she does to make our lives great. She's always there when we need her.

After teaching in Unity for several years, instructor Lynsey Strus started "Revolution Dance" in September of 2013.