Battlefords News-Optimist

Tourism Awareness Week was celebrated with a reception at the Tropical Inn Wednesday.

April 13, the North Battleford RCMP responded to a call regarding a burning Chevrolet Tahoe on Sweetgrass First Nation. The vehicle owner informed RCMP the vehicle was parked at Little Pine First Nation during the previous evening.

Saskatchewan will require more registered nurses (RN) over the next 10 years to meet the health care needs of Saskatchewan's growing population, according to a University of Regina press release.

How did the middle of June arrive already! As a parent of a soon-to-be-graduate, I am doing the last minute panicking thinking of, not only my "to do" list for grad, but wondering how I am going to let her go.

Local music student Victoria Mahmood, 10, has been awarded a Royal Conservatory Gold Medal for the highest mark in Grade 2 Violin in Saskatchewan for 2012.

I think we can all let our breath go, as we have witnessed a successful seeding season, void of injury or accident. A nice shower Wednesday night was just what the doctor ordered.

By John Cairns Staff Reporter Two people have been confirmed dead in a plane crash near North Battleford Thursday morning. The incident happened at Cameron McIntosh Airport around 10:20 Thursday morning.

The strong performance of Battlefords Union Hospital has not gone unnoticed at North Battleford City Hall. City officials who had direct experience with the hospital lately singled it out for recognition at Monday's council meeting.

Money raised from our hall fundraisers is all used for anything pertaining to the Maymont Hall. Thanks to everyone who supports us with our events to make this possible.

Growing up in small town Saskatchewan, making it to the NHL is far-fetched, but not out of the question. Making it to the MLB would be unheard of. Andrew Albers isn't there yet, but year after year he continues to dominate in the minors.