Battlefords News-Optimist

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority has announced revenues of $268.5M and a profit of $86.4M for the 2012-13 fiscal year. This represents an increase of six per cent over the previous year's net earnings.

The final step in the budget process for 2013 in North Battleford is now a reality: tax notices have been sent out.

Imagine the shock. How would you feel if you drove onto your acreage to find your house had burned down to the ground? This is what happened to Eberhard Seifert. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Eberhard, in this emotional time for you.

Borden Busy Bees Preschool held their graduation for the four-year-olds June 5 in the Borden Community Centre. The hall was decorated with butterflies and bouquets of lilacs on the tables.

Parks Canada officials met the public at Fort Battleford historic site Thursday to outline the site's activities for the coming year.

The Battlefords Art Club had a good turnout for an overcast dull day Tuesday. Members worked in various media including watercolour, graphite and acrylic.

It looks like something may happen soon with respect to a couple of rundown houses on 99th Street and 19th Avenue. The houses are located behind the vacant Shell station on 100th Street.

Dear Editor My wife and I moved to North Battleford in July 2007. I was a tradesperson in Alberta for almost 35 years (pipe fitter and journeyman welder) working in the oil and gas industry.

Cards was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre May 27 with Dorothy Schwartz earning the high score and low went to Denise Newton. Dorothy also supplied lunch. I was away at a convention for several days the previous week, thus no news was sent.

Various changes coming into effect this year at the North Battleford Housing Authority were among the items outlined by representatives of the organization at city council Monday.