Battlefords News-Optimist

Snow removal is underway in Fairview today along Clements Drive. For everyone's safety, motorists are urged to obey barricades.

The win-loss record may not prove it, but the Battlefords AAA Sharks were a much improved hockey team this season.

The full list of candidates is now set for the Mosquito First Nation band election in April. Nomination day on the reserve was March 5 and a total of five candidates were nominated for chief.

The judicial - and political - fate of the chief of Poundmaker First Nation was settled Friday.

The Battlefords North Stars' season came to an end sooner than the players, staff and fans would have liked, or would have expected for that matter, but with the end of the season the team handed out their final awards of the 2012-13 season.

Traffic safety and transportation were hot topics as the Saskatchewan legislature got back into session this past week, and the Battlefords were involved in both those issues.

The Korpach rink is back on top in New Horizon curling as of March 5.The win to put them on top didn't come easy, as they were all tied 4-4 with the Wally Gordey rink. He was one up coming home and all that was needed was a guard to end the game.

Warman RCMP are cautioning motorists against travel on Highway 16 between Saskatoon and North Battleford, particularly near the town of Maymont.

From Feb. 10 to 16, I experienced one of the nation's best cultural immersion programs for youth called Encounters With Canada during its Arts and Culture Week.

The Maidstone/Turtleford Midget Jets have had a successful regular season and are looking for a S.T.E.P. League title heading into March. After regular season play the Jets ended up in second place with a record of 18-3-0, second only to Meadow Lake.