Battlefords News-Optimist

A big bouquet to the emergency nursing staff and doctor at Battlefords Union Hospital who attended to Brian quickly and efficiently when he had his "event" April 15. He is recovering well and is waiting for his heart surgery.

Clements Drive will be closed from Henderson Drive to Hock Avenue for most of the day (May 16). The Department of Public Works is digging to replace bolts on a leaky valve.

Farmer resident of Baljennie, James Bailey passed away April 28 in Saskatoon Veterans' Senior Home. James had celebrated his 90th birthday with all his family on hand, Feb. 14.

The North Battleford Beavers are set to sink their cleats back into the sand next week, and expectations are high.

Truckers and local businesses can finally breathe easier after amendments to North Battleford's traffic bylaw passed at Monday's council meeting.

A popular and well-established North Battleford restaurant has landed in trouble for failure to provide payroll records. 101008494 Saskatchewan Ltd.

Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation recognized the athletes who participated in the Saskatchewan Seniors Fitness Association 55+ District, Provincial and Canada Games at their annual awards banquet heldApril 24 in Neilburg.

Blaine Lake Wapiti Public Library was honoured to celebrate its 40th anniversary with the community of Blaine Lake April 27.

Here is a rundown of some of the major issues discussed at Monday's city council meeting in North Battleford. Concerns from a local resident about her neighbour's property maintenance dominated much of the early first portion of the meeting.

Approximately 20 participants joined in the first self defence class for women held in Wilkie May 5. The class was put on and instructed by Bev Barth who runs the Wilkie Karate Club. The class was free of charge and ran from 2-4 p.m.