Battlefords News-Optimist

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.

One of two accused in last year's Sept. 1 shooting incident in North Battleford will return to court June 12, possibly for a resolution of the case. Justin Fineday appeared in provincial court Thursday before Judge Lloyd Deshaye.

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is headlining the 6th annual Summer Bash hosted by the Paradise Hill Community Centre Aug. 9. Nitty Gritty will play at the Paradise Hill Arena as part of their Will The Circle Be Unbroken North American tour.

Students are busy practising for track and field. The high school students will attend their track meet in North Battleford May 28 and 29. The elementary students will go to Hafford June 13 for their track meet.

A busy meeting of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce directors last Tuesday included a visit from a delegation representing Battlefords Victim Services.